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R948 JCK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,065 mi
Last recorded175,065 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 JCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 175,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 159,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,136 miles

o/s & n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement

Fail 19 Jan 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s & n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement

Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,581 miles

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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R948 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R948 JCK, 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 R948 JCK registered?

R948 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 JCK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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