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R433 SMJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,971 mi
Last recorded167,971 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 167,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 167,971 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 159,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 154,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 147,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 141,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 132,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 132,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SMJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R433 SMJ, 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 SMJ registered?

R433 SMJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R433 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 SMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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