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R496 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 65,261 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 65,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 48,942 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,942 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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R496 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R496 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.

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What year was R496 EYJ registered?

R496 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R496 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 EYJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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