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R317 XRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,809 mi
Last recorded208,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 XRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2009 208,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 203,809 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 200,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R317 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R317 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 R317 XRJ registered?

R317 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R317 XRJ safe to buy?

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