MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear closing panels showing signs of corrosion
both rear short metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both suspension arms slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
nearside headlight slight damaged
nearside outer sill slightly damaged
offside front fog light damaged
oil leak
rear boot slightly damaged (may affect centre stop light security soon)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear closing panels showing signs of corrosion
both rear short metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both suspension arms slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
nearside headlight slight damaged
nearside outer sill slightly damaged
offside front fog light damaged
oil leak
rear boot slightly damaged (may affect centre stop light security soon)
front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow
nearside rear drop link has slight play
slight play in nearside steering rack joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside number plate light dim
various corosion spots under vehicle
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearin on inner edges
offside number plate light slighty dim
oil leak around engine
several corrosion spots showing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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R89 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R89 KJW, 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 R89 KJW registered?
R89 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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