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R501 WJA

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,889 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 40,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R501 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R501 WJA, 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 R501 WJA registered?

R501 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 WJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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