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R563 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,312 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,972 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint

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)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner steering rack joint

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,770 miles

headlight images poor

Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,491 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

battery loose

headlight images poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,196 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,502 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,500 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2011 67,740 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 67,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,822 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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R563 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R563 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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R563 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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