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R649 WOJ

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,244 mi
Last recorded195,244 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 WOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 195,244 miles

Corroding underside of vehicle

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 195,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corroding underside of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 189,593 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 185,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 185,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 180,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 180,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 174,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 174,627 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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R649 WOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R649 WOJ, 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 R649 WOJ registered?

R649 WOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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