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R889 FFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,601 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 59,374 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

pulsing felt at o/s/r brake.suspect abs sensor fault

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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R889 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R889 FFG, 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 R889 FFG registered?

R889 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R889 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 FFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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