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R49 HFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 145,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear nearside sharpe edge on damaged lenes repaired with tape

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear nearside sharpe edge on damaged lenes repaired with tape

Pass 31 Jan 2014 139,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 137,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

could see codition of front inner brake pads

lower engine cover is insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 133,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 128,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 128,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,045 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 103,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,465 miles

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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R49 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R49 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 R49 HFG registered?

R49 HFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R49 HFG safe to buy?

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