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R594 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 159,008 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 159,008 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,030 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 150,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 141,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 133,436 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 125,411 miles

N/S wing mirror missing

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,411 miles

N/S wing mirror missing

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2012 117,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,060 miles

BODY DAMAGE IN N/S REAR WING.

Front windscreen wipers split

N/S FRONT FOG/SPOT LIGHT IS MISSING.

N/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT IS SLIGHTLY DIM.

N/S REAR QUARTER GLASS IS MISSING.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR ANCHOR BUSH.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 109,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

BODY DAMAGE IN N/S REAR WING.

N/S FRONT FOG/SPOT LIGHT IS MISSING.

N/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT IS SLIGHTLY DIM.

N/S REAR QUARTER GLASS IS MISSING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR ANCHOR BUSH.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,839 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 62,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R594 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R594 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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R594 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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