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R504 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,491 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,906 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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R504 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R504 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 R504 FNJ registered?

R504 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R504 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 FNJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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