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R450 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,795 mi
Last recorded108,795 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,860 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode advice waxoyl treatment .

front number plate starting to seperate.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

o\s\r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,590 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,139 miles

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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R450 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R450 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 R450 FNJ registered?

R450 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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