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D173 VHC

1987 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 VHC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,292 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,710 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,710 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,027 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,859 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,286 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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D173 VHC is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D173 VHC, 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 D173 VHC registered?

D173 VHC is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D173 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 VHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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