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R661 KEG

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,667 mi
Last recorded170,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 KEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 170,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 159,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 147,636 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 136,084 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 136,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open tailgate but is secure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,974 miles

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

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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R661 KEG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R661 KEG, 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 R661 KEG registered?

R661 KEG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R661 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 KEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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