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E284 FMX

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,811 mi
Last recorded115,811 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 FMX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 115,811 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 115,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 112,790 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 20 Feb 2006 112,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear washer n/w, rear wiper split, o/s/f ind cracked

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear shock abs dust covers poor cond

corrosion/damage; both rear door steps, various panels, doors & bumpers, various susp, steering & brake comps

eng taking long time to warm up, oil leak, bonnet second stage catch spring broken

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge & outer wall scuffed

s/column lower bearing play, heater efficiency low, tailgate struts weak

steering rack gaitors deteriorating

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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E284 FMX is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E284 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 E284 FMX registered?

E284 FMX is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E284 FMX safe to buy?

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