MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls crackin g
slight play at steering wheel
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls crackin g
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K738 HRP is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 K738 HRP, 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 K738 HRP registered?
K738 HRP is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is K738 HRP safe to buy?
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