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R42 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,503 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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R42 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R42 HFG registered?

R42 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R42 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 HFG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R42 HFG have outstanding finance?

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