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R304 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,000 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2014 113,000 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bodywork damaged/o/s fog light broken/fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,431 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 108,429 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 102,829 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 102,829 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 97,117 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2011 97,117 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,074 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODED. EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISY

Fail 1 May 2010 91,051 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,740 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 85,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,959 miles

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

radiator pourous

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,627 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,377 miles

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?

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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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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