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R293 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 121,411 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,379 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 118,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

play noted in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,775 miles

both front tyres worn at inner shoulders

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,222 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,314 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 103,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 98,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,718 miles

fornt brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,617 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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R293 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R293 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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R293 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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