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R436 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,968 mi
Last recorded168,968 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 168,968 miles

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate deteriorated

n/s headlamp chipped

small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2012 168,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate deteriorated

n/s headlamp chipped

small chips on windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2011 160,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate condition poor

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 160,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate condition poor

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 151,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorated and cracked

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 142,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 142,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level slightly low

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 25 Jan 2008 131,731 miles

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)

front registration plate slightly deteriorating

slight fluctuation in front brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2007 122,291 miles

n/s h/lamp stone chip lens

Pass 24 Jan 2006 113,558 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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R436 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 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 R436 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 28 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R436 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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