MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,286 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine warning light on during test.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front and centre ex joints deteriorated.
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight corrosion on under side.
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine warning light on during test.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front and centre ex joints deteriorated.
Heavy fluctuation on rear brakes,69% imbalance
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight corrosion on under side.
Slight exhaust blow,just passed emissions.
o/s/r wheel bearing will require re-checking when brake released.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
patches of corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
patches of corrosion
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
anti-slip starting to wear off clutch pedal
both rear front lower arm bushes starting to perish
chip in windscreen (drivers side)
n/s/r tyre perished and starting to wear thin
rear brake pipes corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
anti-slip starting to wear off clutch pedal
both rear front lower arm bushes starting to perish
chip in windscreen (drivers side)
n/s/r tyre perished and starting to wear thin
rear brake pipes corroded
Engine Management Light illuminated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
plastic trim fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and braking systems
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
tested wet
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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R851 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R851 NJW, 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 R851 NJW registered?
R851 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R851 NJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R851 NJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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