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R639 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,251 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside tail lamp cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,837 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inside (advise)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,997 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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R639 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R639 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 R639 FNJ registered?

R639 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R639 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 FNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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