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R350 SYC

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,779 mi
Last recorded162,779 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 SYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 162,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 157,314 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S INNER RACK END

Pass 1 Mar 2010 151,472 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 145,933 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 145,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 133,241 miles

MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING RACK

OIL LEAKS

Fail 25 Feb 2008 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING RACK

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

OIL LEAKS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,723 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 115,723 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,060 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 99,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight movement to both ends of steering rack

slight movement to both front lower ball joints

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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R350 SYC is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R350 SYC, 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 R350 SYC registered?

R350 SYC is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R350 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 SYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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