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R856 OJR

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 OJR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,412 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,950 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,830 miles

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres slight runout,cracks in sidewalls and tread

both rear and n/s/f drop links poor condition

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

number plates poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in steering rack

suspension bushes poor condition

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,830 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres slight runout,cracks in sidewalls and tread

both rear and n/s/f drop links poor condition

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

number plates poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in steering rack

suspension bushes poor condition

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,352 miles

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrision to suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank and straps

exhaust poor condition

front brake flexys poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

headlamp switch poor condition,sticking (int fault)

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

o/s/r drop link poor condition

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrision to suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank and straps

exhaust poor condition

front brake flexys poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

headlamp switch poor condition,sticking (int fault)

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

o/s/r drop link poor condition

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,759 miles

coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

cracks in rear tyres/sidewalls.

underbody corrosion.

various body damage.

very slight runout to front tyres.

Pass 7 May 2011 79,014 miles

all tyres uneven wear,cracks in sidewalls

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracks in sidewalls

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

n/s headlamp washer missing

slight runout to rear tyres

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2009 75,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 75,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 75,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 68,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 68,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 65,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,209 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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R856 OJR is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R856 OJR, 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 R856 OJR registered?

R856 OJR is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R856 OJR safe to buy?

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