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R516 FTW

1998 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,544 mi
Last recorded48,544 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 FTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,910 miles

front number plate deteriating

o/s and n/s rear suspension getting soft

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

rear number plate deteriating

windscreen has damage outside zone a, but smaller than 40mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,996 miles

offside front tyre has run flat damage to sidewall advise replacement

nearside reartyre has a piece of metal sticking out of sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,929 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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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R516 FTW is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R516 FTW, 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 R516 FTW registered?

R516 FTW is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R516 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 FTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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