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R431 YWB

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 YWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 109,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 109,623 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 100,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 95,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 92,809 miles

advise corrosion inside nearside rear wheel arch

both front wipers smearing slightly

front washers low output but just enough to clean screen

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear number plate lamp came on and stayed on when tapped

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2010 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure ,not clamped correctly

both nearside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively pitted

Pass 11 May 2009 84,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,430 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,281 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 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R431 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 R431 YWB registered?

R431 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R431 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 YWB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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