MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak on engine ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak on engine ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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R355 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R355 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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R355 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.
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