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D164 RAM

1987 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

182,950 mi
Last recorded182,950 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 RAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 182,950 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to nsf and nsr arch

Fail 12 Nov 2007

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2006 179,285 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 179,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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D164 RAM is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,012 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 D164 RAM, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D164 RAM registered?

D164 RAM is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D164 RAM safe to buy?

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