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E277 LAD

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 LAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,158 miles

HEAVY RUST ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 41,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEAVY RUST ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,721 miles

HEAVY RUST ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

HEAVY RUST ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,242 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM.

PERISH MARKS ON O/S REAR TYRE WALLS.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,682 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,833 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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E277 LAD is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E277 LAD, 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 E277 LAD registered?

E277 LAD is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E277 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E277 LAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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