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R399 TUJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,367 mi
Last recorded169,367 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 TUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 169,367 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake noisey

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 160,362 miles

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

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

rearfog light switch faulty difficult to switch on

stuggled with emmissions

Pass 13 Aug 2010 151,258 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 151,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 143,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 143,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 132,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 132,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 121,991 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 121,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,266 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 114,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R399 TUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R399 TUJ, 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 R399 TUJ registered?

R399 TUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R399 TUJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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