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R443 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,335 mi
Last recorded68,335 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,410 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,174 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 62,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,845 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,009 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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R443 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R443 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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R443 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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