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R693 CNT

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,294 mi
Last recorded115,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 CNT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 115,294 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

towbar has been removed

towbar is a home made type

Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar locking device missing none on bolts (6.6.3b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

towbar is a home made type

Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,094 miles

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

front registration plate is cracked

nearside front brake is starting to bind

Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,822 miles

engine management light is on dash

nearside front brake is starting to bind

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,905 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes painted

alternator belt deteriorated

engine light on

front brake pads uneven wear

home made towbar fitted

mismatched wheels on rear - alloy/steel

o/s n/s front subrame mounts rusty & subrame

Pass 8 May 2010 112,726 miles

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

front brake discs worn on faces

front registration plate is cracked

rear exhaust silencer pipe corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 111,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 109,576 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 109,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 107,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 107,358 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator belt worn, advise replacement.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 101,123 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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R693 CNT is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R693 CNT, 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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R693 CNT is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R693 CNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 CNT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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