MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wiper blades poor
cat convertor noted lazy
exhaust noted very rusty in places
f/n/s mud gaurd loose
front brake discs worn
r/n/s wheel rim damaged on the inner edge
r/o/s tyre damaged on the outer wall
rear metal brake pipes rusty
slight wear noted on the f/o/s lower ball joint
both front brake hoses perished
exhaust very rusty
front discs worn and n/s pads appear 70% worn
r/n/s wheel damaged at inner rim
wipers poor
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake hoses perished
exhaust very rusty
front discs worn and n/s pads appear 70% worn
r/n/s wheel damaged at inner rim
wipers poor
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed recomend this is replaced
front pads appear 75% worn
front tyres worn on edges esp n/s
underside rusty in places
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed recomend this is replaced
front pads appear 75% worn
front tyres worn on edges esp n/s
underside rusty in places
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed
front discs worn and pads appear 50% worn
rear shocks worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed
front discs worn and pads appear 50% worn
rear shocks worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed
front pads appear 50% worn
radiator weeping coolant
rear of vehicle damaged
slight wear noted in steering rack
exhaust very rusty
f/n/s tyre badly curbed
front pads appear 50% worn
radiator weeping coolant
rear of vehicle damaged
slight wear noted in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
c/o slow to drop
exhaust very rusty esp rear box
f/n/s tyre curbed
n/s wiper linkage appears worn
r/n/s tyre found low on pressure (re inflated )
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
c/o slow to drop
exhaust very rusty esp rear box
f/n/s tyre curbed
n/s wiper linkage appears worn
r/n/s tyre found low on pressure (re inflated )
exhaust very rusty
o/s wiper poor
r/n/s tyre perished
rear shocks worn
exhaust very rusty
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust very rusty
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R431 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R431 TKJ, 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 R431 TKJ registered?
R431 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R431 TKJ safe to buy?
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