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R421 ERL

1998 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 ERL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,998 miles

nsf wiper blade clip worn, advise replace blade.

nsr lamp cluster damaged but not showing wrong colour light

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,617 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

n/s/f wheel bearing has v.slight play

steering rack has v.slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,180 miles

Advise rear washer in-op.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,431 miles

n/s/f sun viser missing locking device

wipers smear screen

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,144 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,144 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R421 ERL is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R421 ERL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R421 ERL registered?

R421 ERL is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R421 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 ERL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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