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R202 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,604 mi
Last recorded164,604 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 164,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,086 miles

EXHAUST LEAK & VERY POOR CONDITION, ADV REPLACE.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS DETERIORATED SINCE ORIGINAL TEST, ADV ATTN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion by both rear trailing arm mounts.

Fail 23 May 2013 158,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST LEAK & VERY POOR CONDITION, ADV REPLACE.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE, ADV REPLACE.

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion by both rear trailing arm mounts.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 149,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 149,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 145,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE MIN PASS SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsr tyre outer sidewall damagedm adv replace.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 137,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nsr tyre outer sidewall damagedm adv replace.

Pass 12 May 2009 132,087 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre, outer sidewall damage.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 119,455 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,427 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,096 miles

small nail in nsr tyre tread..

Pass 25 May 2006 101,315 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 101,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R202 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 R202 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R202 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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