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R191 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,443 mi
Last recorded114,443 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,443 miles

Slight corrosion to both main feed fuel pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,911 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,401 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,247 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,419 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,255 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,434 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,434 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,810 miles

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

Rear tyres are starting to scrub off.(3mm)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,576 miles

brake fluid boiling point low

Fail 12 Dec 2006 61,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid boiling point low

Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,965 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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R191 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 72.2%.

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 R191 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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R191 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R191 FNJ safe to buy?

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