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R62 FEV

1998 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,324 mi
Last recorded134,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 FEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 134,324 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both inner rack ends has endfloat

Fail 11 Jul 2011 134,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both inner rack ends has endfloat

Pass 6 Aug 2010 126,401 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 126,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,288 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 76,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,807 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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R62 FEV is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R62 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of R62 FEV?

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What year was R62 FEV registered?

R62 FEV is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R62 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 FEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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