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R448 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,226 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,586 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,958 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 63,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,829 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 55,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 55,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,896 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 49,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,724 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 45,724 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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R448 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R448 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 R448 FNJ registered?

R448 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R448 FNJ safe to buy?

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