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R68 HEW

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 HEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 May 2009 89,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 89,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 249,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 240,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 217,382 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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R68 HEW is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R68 HEW, 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 R68 HEW registered?

R68 HEW is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R68 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 HEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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