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R854 OAO

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 OAO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,592 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2011 100,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,609 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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R854 OAO is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R854 OAO, 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 R854 OAO registered?

R854 OAO is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R854 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 OAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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