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R424 XRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,186 mi
Last recorded160,186 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 XRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 160,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 147,990 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2008 147,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 135,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 122,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 122,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 107,958 miles

front n/o plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r service brake slighty low

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexy brake hose showing corrosion

steel brake pipes front /rear showing corrosion

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R424 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R424 XRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R424 XRJ registered?

R424 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R424 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 XRJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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