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R982 SJA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,892 mi
Last recorded53,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 SJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front window wont open

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,876 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,649 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 17,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 73,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R982 SJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R982 SJA, 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 R982 SJA registered?

R982 SJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R982 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 SJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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