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R585 DVX

1998 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,801 mi
Last recorded166,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 DVX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 166,801 miles

radiator in poor condition

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 162,476 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 157,450 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 152,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 152,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit. unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted. slight play off side inner track rod end.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 148,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 124,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 116,358 miles

advise - slight play to nearside front wheel bearings and offside rack and pinion drive arm

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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R585 DVX is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R585 DVX, 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 R585 DVX registered?

R585 DVX is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R585 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 DVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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