MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
TAXI TEST : BARE WIRES UNDER BONNET
TAXI TEST : NON STANDARD TINTS IN FRONT WINDOWS
high level stop light inop
movement in rack knuckle on offside
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE FLAT
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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R488 EYJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R488 EYJ, 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 R488 EYJ registered?
R488 EYJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R488 EYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 EYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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