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R629 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,987 mi
Last recorded167,987 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2006 167,987 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Rear metal brake pipes rusting

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR OFF ENGINE

Pass 3 Feb 2006 146,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 123,069 miles

nearside and offside front bottom wish arm bushes starting to spilt [big bushes ]

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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R629 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R629 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R629 FNJ registered?

R629 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R629 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 FNJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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