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R218 HBA

1998 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 HBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,657 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 94,657 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,602 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 85,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,325 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,693 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,693 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 55,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,156 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,927 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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R218 HBA is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R218 HBA, 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 R218 HBA registered?

R218 HBA is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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