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E279 FMX

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 FMX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 160,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 155,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 146,727 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 146,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E279 FMX is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E279 FMX, 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 E279 FMX registered?

E279 FMX is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E279 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E279 FMX shows 4 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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