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A587 SOW

1984 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1984 Toyota Carina77,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA587 SOW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,579 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

N/S/F LOWER WING SECTION HOLED AND BADLY CORRODED

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,806 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front

Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,410 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,098 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both steering rack gaitors perished and signs of power steering fluid leaking from ends

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,705 miles

signs of power steering fluid from both steering rack gaitors

slight bulge n/s/f tyre

slight play steering uj

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,029 miles

Corrosion in both front wing lower areas.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front wings corroded at bottom,not yet sharp edges.

corrosion starting n/s/r chassis not in prescribed area.

corrosion starting n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,627 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake imbalance 19%

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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A587 SOW is a 1984 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 77,654 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 A587 SOW, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A587 SOW registered?

A587 SOW is a 1984 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 June 1984.

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