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R451 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,265 mi
Last recorded164,265 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 164,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 152,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 142,216 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 142,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,267 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 130,267 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 118,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,338 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 101,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 89,514 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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R451 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R451 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 R451 FNJ registered?

R451 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R451 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 FNJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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