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R431 TKJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 TKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 104,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 104,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,451 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 102,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,681 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre badly curbed

front discs worn and pads appear 50% worn

rear shocks worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,668 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 90,789 miles

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 )

Pass 14 Aug 2010 90,789 miles

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 )

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,110 miles

exhaust very rusty

o/s wiper poor

r/n/s tyre perished

rear shocks worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,437 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,392 miles

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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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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R431 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R431 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 TKJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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