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K212 OCA

1998 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 OCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 170,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 154,625 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 140,097 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 140,097 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K212 OCA is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K212 OCA, 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

How do I check the history of K212 OCA?

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What year was K212 OCA registered?

K212 OCA is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is K212 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K212 OCA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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