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R524 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,819 mi
Last recorded208,819 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 208,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 198,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 198,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 190,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 179,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2008 170,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 159,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 136,411 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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R524 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R524 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 R524 FNJ registered?

R524 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R524 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 FNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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