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R420 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,744 mi
Last recorded74,744 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 68,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,606 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,234 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 37,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R420 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R420 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 R420 FNJ registered?

R420 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R420 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 FNJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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