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R450 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,757 mi
Last recorded126,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,757 miles

nearside front tyre bald on shoulders urgent replacement recomended

offside front tyre bald on shoulders replacement recomended

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,607 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 70,310 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tested near side rear seatbelt,best as possible, as child seat fitted !

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,310 miles

Tested near side rear seatbelt,best as possible, as child seat fitted !

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,192 miles

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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R450 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R450 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 R450 EYJ registered?

R450 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R450 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 EYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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