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R987 SJA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,567 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,561 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,638 miles

o/s rear lense damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 122,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 121,912 miles

o/s rear foot brake lazy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 121,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 120,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,778 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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R987 SJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R987 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 R987 SJA registered?

R987 SJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R987 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 SJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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