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R391 GGU

1998 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,189 mi
Last recorded109,189 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,189 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,189 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,234 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2010 105,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,190 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,240 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 89,240 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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R391 GGU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R391 GGU, 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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R391 GGU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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