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R322 KJK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,730 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,241 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,804 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,631 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,971 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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R322 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R322 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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R322 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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