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R89 KJW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,377 mi
Last recorded246,377 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 KJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 246,377 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 246,113 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 232,916 miles

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside rear drop link has slight play

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2007 219,895 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 219,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 206,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 205,819 miles

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.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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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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R89 KJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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