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R433 GFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,797 mi
Last recorded147,797 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 GFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 147,797 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 147,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 141,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 134,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 133,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 127,132 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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R433 GFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R433 GFG, 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 R433 GFG registered?

R433 GFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R433 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 GFG shows 6 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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