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R332 MJF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 MJF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emission struggled to pass

sharp edges n/s door trim

Fail 30 Sep 2013 123,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

emission struggled to pass

sharp edges n/s door trim

Fail 10 Aug 2013 123,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear tyre starting to split but no cords are showing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,671 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,651 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,442 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,603 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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R332 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R332 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R332 MJF registered?

R332 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R332 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 MJF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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