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E253 BRO

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,138 mi
Last recorded134,138 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 BRO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 134,138 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Dec 2012 133,672 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

rear suspension has a reduced dampening effect not to excess

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 132,960 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,475 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 132,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 130,775 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2008 127,868 miles

fuel pipes corroding

nsf tyre worn

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2007 124,572 miles

oil leak

osf suspension mounting corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2006 122,722 miles

all rear metal fuel pipe corroding

offside front and both rear road spring corroding

offside inner sill corroding

offside wing corroding

rear exhaust corroding

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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E253 BRO is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E253 BRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E253 BRO?

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What year was E253 BRO registered?

E253 BRO is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E253 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 BRO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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