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R243 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,468 mi
Last recorded109,468 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,468 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 104,668 miles

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

front discs and pads

Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2008 90,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 88,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 88,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 85,704 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

play in rack

Fail 2 Jun 2006 85,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre cracked

play in rack

Pass 8 Jun 2005 84,360 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 84,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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R243 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R243 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 R243 FNJ registered?

R243 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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