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E329 MFB

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 MFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 165,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 159,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,825 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 153,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 147,788 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 141,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 141,001 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 135,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 135,574 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 129,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 123,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 117,639 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 112,401 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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E329 MFB is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E329 MFB, 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 E329 MFB registered?

E329 MFB is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E329 MFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E329 MFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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