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WJI 2176

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,295 mi
Last recorded204,295 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 2176
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2026 204,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 204,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 196,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 187,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 177,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 86,677 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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WJI 2176 is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJI 2176, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJI 2176 registered?

WJI 2176 is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is WJI 2176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 2176 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJI 2176 have outstanding finance?

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