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R174 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 May 2024 90,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 88,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 86,819 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,548 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,064 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine warning light on.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,382 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush shows slight deterioration (marked)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,681 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN UNEVEN. †OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN UNEVEN.

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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R174 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R174 FNJ registered?

R174 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R174 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 FNJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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