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R270 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,989 miles

Brake judder on roller brake test ADVISE

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,780 miles

Engine has erratic misfire

Engine management system light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,556 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,624 miles

slight wear offside and nearside front tyres on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2005 58,497 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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R270 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R270 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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R270 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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