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R35 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 135,308 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s reg plate lamp dim

Fail 9 Feb 2010 135,302 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s reg plate lamp dim

Pass 12 Jan 2009 130,403 miles

exhaust front pipe slightly leaking at join

Pass 15 Jan 2008 125,475 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 125,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 120,106 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 120,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 112,791 miles

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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R35 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R35 HFG, 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 R35 HFG registered?

R35 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R35 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 HFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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