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E251 MHW

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 MHW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2009 123,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 119,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 109,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 104,670 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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E251 MHW is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E251 MHW, 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 E251 MHW registered?

E251 MHW is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E251 MHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 MHW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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