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R142 AVU

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,125 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 101,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 73,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 69,503 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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R142 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R142 AVU, 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 R142 AVU registered?

R142 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R142 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 AVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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