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R436 YWB

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 YWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 154,079 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 136,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 136,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 116,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 116,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 98,067 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R436 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R436 YWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R436 YWB registered?

R436 YWB is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R436 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 YWB 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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