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H249 BGJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

235,237 mi
Last recorded235,237 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2006 235,237 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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H249 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H249 BGJ, 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 H249 BGJ registered?

H249 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is H249 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H249 BGJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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