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R668 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,075 mi
Last recorded65,075 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 65,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,282 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,974 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,087 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,087 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking load valve to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,045 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2013 47,385 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,166 miles

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

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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R668 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R668 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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R668 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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