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R334 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,599 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2010 83,599 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 72,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,969 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,746 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 59,744 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 96,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 54,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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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R334 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R334 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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R334 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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