MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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osr tyre deteriorating
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
osr tyre deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f tyre near wear limit
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R422 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R422 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 R422 EYJ registered?
R422 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R422 EYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R422 EYJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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