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D283 ABC

1987 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,175 mi
Last recorded176,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD283 ABC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2007 176,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 172,850 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D283 ABC is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D283 ABC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D283 ABC registered?

D283 ABC is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D283 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D283 ABC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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