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R680 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,576 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limits

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

rear exhaust loose

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,011 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 106,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,904 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 97,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 92,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2010 92,643 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 87,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R680 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R680 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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R680 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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