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R991 ENC

1998 Toyota Carina

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,101 mi
Last recorded179,101 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 ENC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2008 179,101 miles

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

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

slight play in nsf (front) wishbone bush

Pass 4 Dec 2007 149,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes rusty

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2006 138,039 miles

initial corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes .gearbox or wheel bearing noise when driven

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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R991 ENC is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R991 ENC, 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 R991 ENC registered?

R991 ENC is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R991 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 ENC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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