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R46 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Lpg 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,014 mi
Last recorded201,014 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 201,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 175,670 miles

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

alternator belt slight cracks

Pass 4 Nov 2010 160,028 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 160,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 144,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 129,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 112,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 76,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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R46 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R46 HFG, 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 R46 HFG registered?

R46 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R46 HFG safe to buy?

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