MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear compensator corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear compensator corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake pipes to rear limiter valve corroding
front reg plate deteriorated
n/s o/s front tyre treads worn on edges
3 steel brake pipes to and from brake load sensing valve deteriorating (slight corrosion)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front reg plate cracked
Slightly low effort on o/s rear brake and not locking out
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight grabing to n/s rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight grabing to n/s rear brake
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
n/s/f fog broken. rear wiper worn. front no plate cracked.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R37 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R37 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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What year was R37 FNJ registered?
R37 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R37 FNJ safe to buy?
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