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E171 NEG

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,917 mi
Last recorded128,917 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 NEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 128,917 miles

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

engine misfire very slightly co+hc reading ok for now

Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 123,054 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E171 NEG is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E171 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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What year was E171 NEG registered?

E171 NEG is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E171 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 NEG shows 3 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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