MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,356 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
radiator leaking
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
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
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)
Both rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R431 ERL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R431 ERL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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