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R508 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,595 mi
Last recorded107,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,595 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 107,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,502 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 101,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 97,363 miles

play in both rear radius arm mounting bushes

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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R508 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R508 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 R508 FNJ registered?

R508 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R508 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 FNJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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