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R48 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,546 mi
Last recorded124,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 124,546 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Front tyre's wearing low on inside edge's.

Wiper blades started to split.

n/s headlamp glass damaged.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 124,544 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Front tyre's wearing low on inside edge's.

Wiper blades started to split.

n/s headlamp glass damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 113,142 miles

Alternator drive belt frayed.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,544 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn low.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,328 miles

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

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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R48 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R48 HFG, 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 R48 HFG registered?

R48 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R48 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 HFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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