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K738 HRP

1998 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

231,332 mi
Last recorded231,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 HRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 231,332 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 231,332 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 231,313 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 222,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2006 221,577 miles

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.

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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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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