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R267 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,649 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,941 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 75,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,538 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,947 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,072 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,732 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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R267 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R267 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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R267 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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