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R224 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,574 mi
Last recorded137,574 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 137,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Just starting to corrode by the union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Just starting to corrode by the union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Just starting to corrode by the union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Just starting to corrode by the union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,569 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 111,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,744 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s/ rack end ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2009 101,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,933 miles

slight front brake distortion and slight brake inbalance

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,078 miles

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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R224 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R224 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R224 FNJ registered?

R224 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R224 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 FNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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