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D847 MDB

1987 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 MDB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 86,121 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,565 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 83,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,413 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 81,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint and rear hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill covers/brake pipe covers not allowing full inspection of inner sill

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,774 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - Rears/Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear body holed/no sharp edges

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,828 miles

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,090 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside sill trim loose

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,248 miles

DAMAGE TO NS CILL & TRIM INSECURE, ADV ATTN.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING & DETERIORATING, ADV ATTN ASAP.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,814 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING/DETERIORATING, ADV REPLACE.

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

NS CENTRE SILL DISTORTED, ADV ATTN.

NS MIRROR INSECURE, ADV ATTN ASAP.

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE, ADV REPLACE.

brake pipe cover insecure, at ns centre, adv attn.

rear brake squeal.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING/DETERIORATING, ADV REPLACE.

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

NS CENTRE SILL DISTORTED, ADV ATTN.

NS MIRROR INSECURE, ADV ATTN ASAP.

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE, ADV REPLACE.

brake pipe cover insecure, at ns centre, adv attn.

rear brake squeal.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 29,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 29,568 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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D847 MDB is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D847 MDB, 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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D847 MDB is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1987.

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