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L399 JVP

1998 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,824 mi
Last recorded200,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 JVP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 200,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 189,175 miles

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

slight nick in n/s cv gaiter repaired with silicon

Fail 19 Jul 2008 189,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 181,839 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 181,839 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 8 Jun 2006 172,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 158,619 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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L399 JVP is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L399 JVP, 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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L399 JVP is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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