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R358 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,114 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,378 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,620 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,546 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,546 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,178 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,283 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,283 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,856 miles

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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R358 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R358 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 R358 FNJ registered?

R358 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R358 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 FNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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