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R985 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,240 mi
Last recorded148,240 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 148,240 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 148,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 136,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 136,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 125,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 125,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,839 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 104,753 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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R985 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc 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 R985 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 R985 FNJ registered?

R985 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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