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E281 KUT

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,376 mi
Last recorded99,376 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 KUT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 99,376 miles

rusting to brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2015 99,376 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 97,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 97,125 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 95,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,793 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 93,079 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,079 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,916 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 89,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 88,139 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 88,139 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 86,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 86,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 84,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 82,181 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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E281 KUT is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E281 KUT, 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 E281 KUT registered?

E281 KUT is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E281 KUT safe to buy?

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