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E301 NMC

1987 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 NMC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 85,545 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 75,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,630 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,630 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,758 miles

noise coming from engine and gets louder when revs taken up.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine very noisy inside

nearside front windscreen wiper poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 49,595 miles

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

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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E301 NMC is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,012 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 E301 NMC, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E301 NMC registered?

E301 NMC is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E301 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E301 NMC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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