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R421 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 72,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,291 miles

Advise. Thorn in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R421 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R421 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 R421 FNJ registered?

R421 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R421 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 FNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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