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R578 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,247 mi
Last recorded90,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,417 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,732 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FURRELS CORRODING

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED/BABY CHAIR FITTED

REAR FUEL LINE CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,684 miles

front no. plate starting to discolour

unable to see nearside front and offside front brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,262 miles

Unable to see front metal brake pipes due to covers.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,237 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,233 miles

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

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

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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R578 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R578 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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R578 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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