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R276 SLM

1998 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,342 mi
Last recorded147,342 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 147,342 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 147,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,773 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 139,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wear evident in both sides of steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2011 130,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2011 130,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2010 121,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 112,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 104,060 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2008 104,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 92,465 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Jan 2006 81,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R276 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R276 SLM, 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 R276 SLM registered?

R276 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R276 SLM safe to buy?

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