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R176 ETW

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,278 mi
Last recorded106,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 ETW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 104,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 104,450 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,371 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,624 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,624 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R176 ETW is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R176 ETW, 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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How do I check the history of R176 ETW?

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What year was R176 ETW registered?

R176 ETW is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R176 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 ETW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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