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R501 RLY

1998 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 125,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 125,950 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 97,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,442 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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R501 RLY is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R501 RLY, 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 R501 RLY registered?

R501 RLY is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R501 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 RLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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