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R352 KJK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,570 mi
Last recorded12,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,570 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 12,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 12,490 miles

offside front drop link shorter than nearside front drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,302 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,296 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 8,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,040 miles

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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R352 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 R352 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R352 KJK registered?

R352 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R352 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 KJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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