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R28 KJW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 KJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 104,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 93,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

under tray covering the front to rear brake pipes fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 82,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

under trays covering centre brake pipes fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 73,296 miles

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 73,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 73,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 52,249 miles

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2013 52,249 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,131 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,941 miles

both rear tyres side walls very poor

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,707 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 27,698 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,577 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R28 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R28 KJW, 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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R28 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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