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R271 DYG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 DYG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,070 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,070 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,742 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R271 DYG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R271 DYG, 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.

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What year was R271 DYG registered?

R271 DYG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R271 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 DYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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