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R371 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,866 mi
Last recorded60,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 46,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,090 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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R371 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R371 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 R371 FNJ registered?

R371 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R371 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 FNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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