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E217 AJO

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 37,415 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,723 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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E217 AJO is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E217 AJO, 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 E217 AJO registered?

E217 AJO is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 April 1988.

Is E217 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 AJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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