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R292 XRJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 XRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 144,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 144,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 132,898 miles

Slight wiper marks across screen

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 109,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,342 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R292 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R292 XRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R292 XRJ?

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What year was R292 XRJ registered?

R292 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R292 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 XRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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