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E169 NEG

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 NEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 129,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise brake pad warning light on dash

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,210 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck pipes coroding

fuel pipes coroding front to rear

offside front floor and floor to sill starting to corode

offside rear sill section underside vehicle starting to corode

repairs to front wheel arches

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear sill staeps

Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck pipes coroding

fuel pipes coroding front to rear

offside front floor and floor to sill starting to corode

offside rear sill section underside vehicle starting to corode

repairs to front wheel arches

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear sill staeps

Pass 25 Apr 2012 125,206 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

cannot see condition of front brake pads through wheel

handbrake lever starting to reach the end of its travel

previous repairs to nearside and offside rear door steps and nearside and offside front door pillars

repair nearside front wing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 125,202 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

cannot see condition of front brake pads through wheel

handbrake lever starting to reach the end of its travel

previous repairs to nearside and offside rear door steps and nearside and offside front door pillars

repair nearside front wing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,354 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside floor to sill starting to corode

slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Fail 11 Apr 2011 123,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside floor to sill starting to corode

slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 118,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 118,896 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 115,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,263 miles

handbrake adjusted

slight play nearside front hub

Fail 7 Jul 2006 110,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion starting nearside "B" post and nearside and offside rear step sills

handbrake adjusted

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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E169 NEG is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E169 NEG, 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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E169 NEG is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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