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R404 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,573 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluctuation on o/s/r brake

imbalance on rear brakes

intermittent fault on screen washers

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 15 May 2010 111,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres poor condition , different size than rear

imbalance rear brakes & parking brake

washers require attention

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 15 May 2010 111,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres poor condition , different size than rear

imbalance rear brakes & parking brake

washers require attention

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 14 May 2009 108,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level over filled

front tyres perished , recommend replace

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside headlamp lense chipped

nearside rear tyre tread low on edge , close to limit

offside front fog lamp & indicator cracked

oil level sensor faulty

rear anti - roll bar D bushes slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 108,695 miles

engine oil level over filled

front tyres perished , recommend replace

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside headlamp lense chipped

nearside rear tyre tread low on edge , close to limit

offside front fog lamp & indicator cracked

oil level sensor faulty

rear anti - roll bar D bushes slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 105,830 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,396 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in steering rack

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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R404 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R404 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 R404 FNJ registered?

R404 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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