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R204 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 139,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 139,052 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 119,631 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,641 miles

Nearside 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)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R204 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R204 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R204 HFG?

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What year was R204 HFG registered?

R204 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R204 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 HFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R204 HFG have outstanding finance?

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