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R102 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,740 mi
Last recorded212,740 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 212,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 200,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 200,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 7 Oct 2013 186,535 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front fog lights inop

n/s/f screen wash weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 178,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 178,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 170,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

free play in nearside front wheel bearing

free play in wipers arms mechanism

Pass 13 Oct 2011 170,030 miles

Oil leak

free play in nearside front wheel bearing

free play in wipers arms mechanism

Pass 18 Oct 2010 160,091 miles

nearside wiper blade loose

rear number plate faded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 148,994 miles

all four rear brake pipes connected to the limiting valve corroded

free play in nearside front wheel bearing

nearside head lamp lense damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2008 137,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 137,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s head light cracked

o/s front body damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 101,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 101,726 miles

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

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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R102 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R102 FNJ, 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 R102 FNJ registered?

R102 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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