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R801 MJF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,277 mi
Last recorded37,277 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 MJF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 37,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,597 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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R801 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R801 MJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R801 MJF registered?

R801 MJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R801 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 MJF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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