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R412 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,466 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 75,466 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R412 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R412 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R412 EYJ registered?

R412 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R412 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 EYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R412 EYJ have outstanding finance?

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