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R459 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,607 mi
Last recorded90,607 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,607 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,401 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 90,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,226 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer/inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings /outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,235 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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R459 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R459 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 R459 FNJ registered?

R459 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R459 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 FNJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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