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R58 FNJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,608 mi
Last recorded104,608 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/rear brake effort low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise high level stop light inop

advise oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 100,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise high level stop light inop

advise oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,685 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,041 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,696 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,467 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,580 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight play in rear anti roll bar inner mountings

Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,256 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight play in rear anti roll bar inner mountings

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,067 miles

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

both nearside driveshaft boots leaking slightly

high level stop lamp inoperative

signs of coolant leaking from radiator

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2009 58,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both nearside driveshaft boots leaking slightly

high level stop lamp inoperative

signs of coolant leaking from radiator

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,053 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 50,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 42,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,425 miles

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

slight inbalance of front & rear brakes

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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R58 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R58 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R58 FNJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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