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R301 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,343 mi
Last recorded164,343 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 164,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 148,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 120,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 108,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 101,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,457 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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R301 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R301 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 R301 FNJ registered?

R301 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R301 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 FNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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