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R654 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,489 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 13 Dec 2016 84,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,070 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 66,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,539 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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R654 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R654 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 R654 FNJ registered?

R654 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R654 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 FNJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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