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JDK 251N

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

149,361 mi
Last recorded149,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 251N
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 149,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 140,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 138,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 137,406 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 135,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,963 miles

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 125,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,214 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,077 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,236 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 106,236 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,411 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,411 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,474 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2009 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,655 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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JDK 251N is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 JDK 251N, 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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JDK 251N is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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