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R195 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,624 mi
Last recorded152,624 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,624 miles

3x brake pips on compensater valve becoming corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 152,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

3x brake pips on compensater valve becoming corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 138,476 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing thin and bald inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin and worn inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 116,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,823 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 103,735 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,194 miles

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar rubber bushs worn slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,855 miles

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 58,246 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres low on edges 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,437 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 53,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 49,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,817 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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R195 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R195 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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R195 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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