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R553 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,769 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 88,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,940 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 62,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,579 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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R553 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R553 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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R553 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R553 FNJ safe to buy?

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