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R186 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,322 mi
Last recorded84,322 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,322 miles

3 TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG INOP

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

3 TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG INOP

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,547 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,912 miles

brake fluid reservoir low

rear registration plate dull and faded

Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid reservoir low

rear registration plate dull and faded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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R186 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 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 R186 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 28 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 R186 FNJ registered?

R186 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R186 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 FNJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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