MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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