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R448 URK

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,116 mi
Last recorded143,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 URK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,116 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 139,122 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 134,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 130,893 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 125,490 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 125,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 114,192 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 114,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,301 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 103,301 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,315 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R448 URK is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R448 URK, 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 R448 URK registered?

R448 URK is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R448 URK safe to buy?

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