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R502 GFF

1998 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 GFF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 116,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,768 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,259 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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R502 GFF is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R502 GFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R502 GFF?

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What year was R502 GFF registered?

R502 GFF is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R502 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 GFF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R502 GFF have outstanding finance?

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