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R313 MJF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 MJF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,508 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 90,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,305 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,665 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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R313 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R313 MJF, 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 R313 MJF registered?

R313 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R313 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 MJF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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