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R338 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,373 mi
Last recorded166,373 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 166,373 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,379 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 158,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 145,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 134,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 134,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,559 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 123,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 114,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 114,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,365 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 106,365 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,877 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R338 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R338 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R338 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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