MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bodywork damaged/o/s fog light broken/fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bodywork damaged/o/s fog light broken/fuel pipes corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EXTENSIVE BODYWORK DAMAGE. O/S/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN. FUEL PIPES CORRODED.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion showing thoughout this toyota
fuel lines at tank corroded
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
0/s rear and n/s front bearing not checked due to brake binding
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S WIPER ARM DAMAGED. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. O/S/F HEADLIGHT DAMAGED.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S WIPER ARM DAMAGED. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. O/S/F HEADLIGHT DAMAGED.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODED. EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISY
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPANANTS CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODED. EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISEY.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre
fuel tank corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre
fuel tank corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator pourous
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system slightly out of alignment within front mounting.
LHR tyre on 3mm
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
radiator poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler neck pipes starting to corrode
oil sump rusty
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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R304 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R304 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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R304 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.
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