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R632 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

302,289 mi
Last recorded302,289 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 302,289 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 302,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 279,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 266,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 262,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 262,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 251,711 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 251,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R632 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R632 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 R632 FNJ registered?

R632 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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