MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coolant radiator holed / damaged
engine management light displayed
engine oil level very low
offside mirror glass damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant radiator holed / damaged
engine management light displayed
engine oil level very low
offside mirror glass damaged
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R242 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 R242 FNJ registered?
R242 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R242 FNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 FNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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