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R616 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,666 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 78,227 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,282 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R616 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R616 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R616 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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