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K559 PFB

1998 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2007 90,893 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,127 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 87,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K559 PFB is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K559 PFB, 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 K559 PFB registered?

K559 PFB is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is K559 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K559 PFB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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