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R462 GGU

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,473 mi
Last recorded191,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 191,473 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Feb 2014 191,442 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 171,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 171,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 141,565 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 129,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,940 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 121,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 109,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,150 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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R462 GGU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R462 GGU, 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 R462 GGU registered?

R462 GGU is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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