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R980 JCK

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 JCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,298 miles

NSR tyre cracking.

OSR tyre cracking.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,017 miles

Lower edge of front windscreen discoloured.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre loosing air

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,111 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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R980 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R980 JCK, 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.

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What year was R980 JCK registered?

R980 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R980 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 JCK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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