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R307 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2006

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,637 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge, advised customer that advisory item need to be rectified.

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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R307 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R307 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 R307 FNJ registered?

R307 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R307 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 FNJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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