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R123 UDT

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 UDT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,042 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,374 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 16,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,050 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,050 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside steering rack arm minor play

Fail 5 Feb 2011 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside steering rack arm minor play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2007 48,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,621 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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R123 UDT is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R123 UDT, 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 R123 UDT registered?

R123 UDT is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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