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R601 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 123,799 miles

underbody and rear subframe is corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load comp (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load comp (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,635 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 108,635 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 97,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,215 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,337 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,337 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes need attention

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,713 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge 2mm.

Rear brake pipes are starting to corode.

Wipers are a bit smeary.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,909 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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R601 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R601 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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What year was R601 FNJ registered?

R601 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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