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CBZ 947

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,616 mi
Last recorded164,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 947
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 164,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 159,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

bonnet stay slightly insecure

fan belt slightly freying & cracking

front & rear no plates delaminating

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

no revers lights

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

slight damage to both front wings

slight leaks from p/s pipes

slight play in rear anti-rollbar d bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2008 159,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet stay slightly insecure

fan belt slightly freying & cracking

front & rear no plates delaminating

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

no revers lights

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

slight damage to both front wings

slight leaks from p/s pipes

slight play in rear anti-rollbar d bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2007 152,333 miles

chip in windscreen

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

excessive oil leaks underneath vehicle

exhaust system corroding

front and rear number plate lettering fading

generall body damage

handbrake high

o/s/f c.v boot perishing

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2007 152,333 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

excessive oil leaks underneath vehicle

exhaust system corroding

front and rear number plate lettering fading

generall body damage

handbrake high

o/s/f c.v boot perishing

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2006 145,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 145,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 139,771 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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CBZ 947 is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 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 CBZ 947, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBZ 947 registered?

CBZ 947 is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is CBZ 947 safe to buy?

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