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R74 KJW

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 KJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 106,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,463 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 43,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,068 miles

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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R74 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R74 KJW, 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 R74 KJW registered?

R74 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R74 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 KJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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