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E309 EWC

1988 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE309 EWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,398 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERTNG END WHEN LOAD REMOVED

Pass 26 Nov 2010 143,365 miles

n/s steering arm slight play when load removed

Pass 24 Nov 2009 142,315 miles

Slight play in n/s steering arm when suspension hanging.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 141,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 140,550 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 140,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 139,370 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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E309 EWC is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E309 EWC, 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 E309 EWC registered?

E309 EWC is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 February 1988.

Is E309 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E309 EWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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