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R161 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,803 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside dust gaiters on the shocks split and loose.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,548 miles

Sound deadening material likely to become detached sound proof under the bonnet touching the exhaust manifold. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside dust gaiters on the shocks split and loose.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in the steering rack but not excessive.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 90,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,877 miles

brake pipes obscured by protective panels

Pass 17 Nov 2015 795 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,461 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,683 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of)

offside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,099 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,371 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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R161 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R161 FNJ, 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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R161 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R161 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 FNJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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