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R892 FFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,340 mi
Last recorded109,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,911 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 105,911 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens has water trapped inside

Fail 11 Jan 2014 102,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r light lens has water trapped inside

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 99,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,158 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 90,077 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 84,469 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes slightly surging

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,563 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,191 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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R892 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R892 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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R892 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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