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R28 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,268 mi
Last recorded160,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2015 160,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,770 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 156,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 145,681 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 145,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 139,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 139,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 133,589 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 133,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 129,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 129,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R28 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R28 HFG, 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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R28 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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