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R428 OAU

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 OAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,865 miles

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 143,756 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 136,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 136,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 133,016 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 133,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 125,418 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 125,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 115,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 160,592 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 160,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,678 miles

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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R428 OAU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 R428 OAU, 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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R428 OAU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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