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R429 YWB

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 YWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 138,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 135,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,614 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 128,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,337 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 124,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 124,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 103,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,825 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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R429 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R429 YWB, 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 R429 YWB registered?

R429 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R429 YWB safe to buy?

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