MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes that go into compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel filler tube badly corroded
Both inner steering knuckles have almost excessive play
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and is perished (185/65/14t)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust joints rusty and weak
fuel pipes rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust joints rusty and weak
fuel pipes rusty
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear fuel tank pipes corroded
both rear shock absorbers weak
o/s headlamp cracked
power steering pump noisey
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear fuel tank pipes corroded
both rear shock absorbers weak
o/s headlamp cracked
power steering pump noisey
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both n/s/rear o/s/rear tyres outer wall cracked
n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/rear tyre is on legal limit
slight corrosion in n/s/rear os/rear inner cills
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both n/s/rear o/s/rear tyres outer wall cracked
brake fluid low
n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge
slight corrosion in n/s/rear os/rear inner cills
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight imbalance in rear brakes
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R901 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R901 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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R901 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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