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R310 KJK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 80,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,476 miles

nearside wiper sucured by cable tie

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,476 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper sucured by cable tie

Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 44,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,411 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre prishing

offside rear tyre prishing

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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R310 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R310 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 R310 KJK registered?

R310 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R310 KJK safe to buy?

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