1998 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R685 FNJ
1998 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 197,250 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1762cc
R685 FNJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 197,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R685 FNJ Mileage History
- 28/10/2021194,269 mi
- 09/11/2022195,925 mi+1,656 mi
- 30/10/2023197,250 mi+1,325 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R685 FNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Carina (R685 FNJ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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