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R441 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 85,067 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISC'S

Fail 27 May 2009 85,067 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT DISC'S

Pass 30 May 2008 77,759 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE,S

Fail 29 May 2008 77,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE,S

Pass 9 May 2007 71,033 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 71,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE N/S FRONT

ADVISE REAR BOX FOULING CHASSIA BRACKET ?

Pass 24 May 2006 65,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 65,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ADVISE O/SIDE SIDEWALLS CRACKED

ADVISE REAR SILENCER TOUCHING BRACKET

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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R441 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 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 R441 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 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R441 FNJ registered?

R441 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R441 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 FNJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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