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E173 MUW

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE173 MUW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 137,311 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

near side steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2007 137,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 136,021 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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E173 MUW is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc 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 E173 MUW, 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 E173 MUW registered?

E173 MUW is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E173 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E173 MUW 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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