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R554 GBX

1998 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 GBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,696 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 103,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 98,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,629 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 92,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 73,869 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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R554 GBX is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R554 GBX, 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 R554 GBX registered?

R554 GBX is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R554 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 GBX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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