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R278 DMV

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,883 mi
Last recorded207,883 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 207,883 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 206,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 206,721 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 192,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 176,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 157,247 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 157,247 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 139,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 139,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 104,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,226 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 103,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,461 miles

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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R278 DMV is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R278 DMV, 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 R278 DMV registered?

R278 DMV is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R278 DMV safe to buy?

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