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CCV 288V

1979 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Toyota Carina34,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCV 288V
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,537 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Come corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 9 Jan 2008 100,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,346 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 219,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CCV 288V is a 1979 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 34,399 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 CCV 288V, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCV 288V registered?

CCV 288V is a 1979 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is CCV 288V safe to buy?

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