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R474 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges devoid of tread main tread 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.6mm main tread 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges devoid of tread main tread 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.6mm main tread 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,366 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,703 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,354 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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R474 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red 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 R474 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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R474 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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