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R275 KJK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,304 miles

front number plate deteriated

handbrake near end of reserve

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside front tyre as slight damage on wall

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

nearside front tyre as slight damage on wall

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,373 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R275 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R275 KJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R275 KJK registered?

R275 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R275 KJK safe to buy?

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