MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f headlight got condensation in
o/s/f headlight got condensation in
had trouble passing emissions test
o/s of steering rack damp
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
throttle sticky
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
difficult to get through emmissions
o/s of steering rack damp
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
throttle sticky
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R285 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 R285 KJK registered?
R285 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R285 KJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 KJK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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