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R631 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,042 mi
Last recorded109,042 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,000 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,657 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,194 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 106,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 102,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 102,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 101,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 95,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,182 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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R631 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R631 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 R631 FNJ registered?

R631 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R631 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 FNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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