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R559 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 95,879 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

front pads low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 91,208 miles

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

play at wiper linkage

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,686 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R559 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R559 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R559 FNJ registered?

R559 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R559 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 FNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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