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R313 XWG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,166 mi
Last recorded159,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 XWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 142,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,766 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 123,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,278 miles

brake pipes corroded

tow ball not fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,154 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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R313 XWG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R313 XWG, 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 R313 XWG registered?

R313 XWG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R313 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 XWG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R313 XWG have outstanding finance?

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