MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Damage to offside rear bumper, no sharp edges exposed.
Front number plate damaged.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front indicator lens cracked.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pas fluid level low.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Damage to offside rear bumper, no sharp edges exposed.
Front number plate damaged.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front indicator lens cracked.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pas fluid level low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate poor condition.
left rear tyre side wall deteriating.
right rear bumper damaged.
slight play both sides of steering rack.
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 NJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R71 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 R71 NJM registered?
R71 NJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R71 NJM safe to buy?
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