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R63 NJM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,729 mi
Last recorded58,729 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 NJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,729 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 12 Aug 2010 58,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,321 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)

nearside rear drum slightly tight

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,937 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f rack gatiter damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit and out of shape

rear brakes have an imbalance

Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f rack gatiter damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit and out of shape

rear brakes have an imbalance

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,472 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,472 miles

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

o/s indicator cracked

o/s/ rack gaiter damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,072 miles

see advise sheet 841166526298

Fail 14 Aug 2006 57,055 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit side wall in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall some cracks

rack damp

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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R63 NJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 R63 NJM, 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 R63 NJM registered?

R63 NJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R63 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 NJM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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