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R383 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 151,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 150,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,742 miles

emissions fast and idle erratic

o/s cv boot split/leaking

rack weeping o/s boot area

rear arb links worn/noisy

rear brakes slight imbalance n/s lazy

rear struts leaking seals

steering rack inner track rods worn/play

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 129,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,165 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 85,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,372 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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R383 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R383 EYJ, 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 R383 EYJ registered?

R383 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R383 EYJ safe to buy?

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