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R298 XRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 XRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 119,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 115,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,194 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,772 miles

front number plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,153 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking slightly on on outer sidewalls.

o/s headlamp lens misted slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,529 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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R298 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R298 XRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R298 XRJ registered?

R298 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R298 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 XRJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R298 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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