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R39 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2008 86,460 miles

*****offside rear tyre on legal limit*****

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,460 miles

*****offside rear tyre on legal limit*****

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,722 miles

bonnet lock mechanism stiff and requires attention

engine oil leak sump area

slight corrosion on o/s/f metal brake pipe at flexi hose joint

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,058 miles

o/s/f headlamp on upper limit, n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner tread, o/s/f tyre inner tread low, exhaust corroding, oil leak †

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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R39 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R39 HFG, 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 R39 HFG registered?

R39 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R39 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 HFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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