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R949 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,003 mi
Last recorded69,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2009 69,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 69,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,837 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 35,116 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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R949 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R949 FNJ registered?

R949 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R949 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 FNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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