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E124 DNA

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE124 DNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 174,529 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 174,519 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 165,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 165,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 156,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 156,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 147,822 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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E124 DNA is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 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 E124 DNA, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E124 DNA registered?

E124 DNA is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E124 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E124 DNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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