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R439 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,554 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,975 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,269 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,316 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,414 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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R439 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R439 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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What year was R439 FNJ registered?

R439 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R439 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 FNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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