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R553 OMJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 OMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,761 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,063 miles

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2008 77,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,228 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,079 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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R553 OMJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R553 OMJ, 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 R553 OMJ registered?

R553 OMJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R553 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 OMJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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