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R575 BVF

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 BVF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,735 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

surface cracks in both front brake hoses

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,348 miles

FRONT BRAKE FERULLS RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERULLS RUSTY.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,348 miles

FRONT BRAKE FERULLS RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERULLS RUSTY.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,627 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,596 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2006 40,311 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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R575 BVF is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R575 BVF, 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

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What year was R575 BVF registered?

R575 BVF is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R575 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 BVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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