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R431 ERL

1998 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 ERL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 112,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust joint corroded and slight blow noted

power steering pump worn/noisey

Pass 22 May 2012 109,766 miles

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

center exhaust joint corroded and slight blow noted

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 May 2012 109,766 miles

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

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

center exhaust joint corroded and slight blow noted

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 106,625 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,625 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

radiator leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel smell moted in vehicle but no visual signs of fuel leak at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2010 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel smell moted in vehicle but no visual signs of fuel leak at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,582 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 91,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,126 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,959 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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R431 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 66.7%.

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 R431 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.

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What year was R431 ERL registered?

R431 ERL is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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