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R317 VFL

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,897 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 82,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R317 VFL is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R317 VFL registered?

R317 VFL is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R317 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 VFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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