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R23 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 165,073 miles

both rear vtyres wearing on inner and outer edges

braske pipes at rear junction valve rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2007 157,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 150,486 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 150,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 142,319 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 142,319 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2004 133,328 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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R23 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 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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What year was R23 FNJ registered?

R23 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R23 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 FNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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