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R513 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,427 miles

rear seat belts unchecked

Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear seat belts unchecked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,097 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,234 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plates are damaged/ deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,467 miles

All 4 shock absorber's have a slightly reduced damping effect

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,410 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,473 miles

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

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

battery tray insercure

damage to front number plate

front inner brake pads worn look to be wearing low

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,387 miles

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Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,381 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Radiator in poor condition, fins missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,331 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 54,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R513 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R513 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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R513 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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