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R623 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,407 mi
Last recorded120,407 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,853 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 115,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 107,685 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front indicator cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 103,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 94,153 miles

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

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

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

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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R623 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R623 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R623 FNJ registered?

R623 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R623 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 FNJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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