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R495 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,788 mi
Last recorded138,788 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 133,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,693 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 125,968 miles

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

front number plat slight damage

Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 112,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,803 miles

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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R495 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R495 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 R495 FNJ registered?

R495 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R495 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 FNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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