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R687 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,025 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 120,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,456 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 83,589 miles

corosion on other brake pipes

knock from front suspension poss drop links

Fail 14 Dec 2006 83,589 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corosion on other brake pipes

knock from front[poss drop links]

Pass 30 Dec 2005 74,766 miles

anti roll bar, and drop links worn †o/s/f suspension arm bush split

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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R687 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R687 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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R687 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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