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R84 BJA

1998 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

331,642 mi
Last recorded331,642 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 BJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 331,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 75,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,601 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,425 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges

NOT PART OF MOT = Oil leak on Gearbox, suspect n/s diff seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,624 miles

both rear tyres perrished due to age

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,257 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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R84 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R84 BJA, 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 R84 BJA registered?

R84 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R84 BJA safe to buy?

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