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R465 TKJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 TKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,104 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175x70x14t (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 110,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,732 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in anti-roll-bar "d" bush

Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (o/s inner edge worse)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,498 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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R465 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R465 TKJ, 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 R465 TKJ registered?

R465 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R465 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 TKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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