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R899 FFG

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,686 mi
Last recorded135,686 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 135,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2018 135,686 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2017 122,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 92,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 55,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,638 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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R899 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R899 FFG registered?

R899 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R899 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 FFG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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