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R78 JMR

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 JMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 168,516 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 168,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 160,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 160,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 142,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 142,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 128,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 112,368 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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R78 JMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver 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 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 R78 JMR, 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 R78 JMR registered?

R78 JMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R78 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 JMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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