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R345 TKJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 TKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 137,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low (double tread)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushs

Pass 15 Oct 2011 130,581 miles

Both rear tyre's wearing low

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 121,681 miles

Boot lid stiff to open

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Minor oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2010 121,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot lid stiff to open

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Minor oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,964 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,318 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,247 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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R345 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R345 TKJ, 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 R345 TKJ registered?

R345 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R345 TKJ safe to buy?

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