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R499 WJA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,342 miles

advise brake fluid level close to minimum mark

advise front number plate damaged but secure and still readable at present

Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,333 miles

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

advise brake fluid level close to minimum mark

advise front number plate damaged but secure and still readable at present

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,509 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2007 40,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 26,724 miles

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

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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R499 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R499 WJA, 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 R499 WJA registered?

R499 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R499 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 WJA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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