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R184 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,261 miles

Front wipers and the wiper mechanism are deteriorated !!!! require attention

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front wipers and the wiper mechanism are deteriorated !!!! require attention

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,198 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R184 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R184 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 R184 FNJ registered?

R184 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R184 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 FNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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