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R347 KJK

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,216 mi
Last recorded64,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,216 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,741 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,462 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,048 miles

front number plate started to fade

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,424 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,424 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,283 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,762 miles

front no. plate deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beam

metal brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,448 miles

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

front no.plate deteriorating

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R347 KJK is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R347 KJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R347 KJK registered?

R347 KJK is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R347 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 KJK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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