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R249 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 129,031 miles

Battery insecure

brake pipes at rear brake valve are rusty

drivers door outer skin has seperated along lower areas

Fail 14 Nov 2011 129,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery is insecure and + terminal loose

brake pipes at rear brake valve are rusty

drivers door outer skin has seperated along lower areas

Pass 20 Nov 2010 123,741 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 brake pipes from brake valve are rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2010 123,741 miles

Centre Front Lower 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake pipes at rear brake valve rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,926 miles

fuel vent pipe that runs parralel with filler pipe is very rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2008 104,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

fuel vent pipe that runs parralel with filler pipe is very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,985 miles

advise nearside front fog lamp lense broken

advise slight wear started in both rear antirollbar bushes worn

Fail 21 Nov 2006 89,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs show minor distortion during RBT

front nearside fog light glass lens broken

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,361 miles

both front brake discs show minor distortion during RBT

front nearside fog light glass lens broken

Pass 5 Dec 2005 80,545 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 80,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders to 3mm

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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R249 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R249 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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R249 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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