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E383 KGV

1988 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,315 mi
Last recorded53,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 KGV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,315 miles

metal brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,341 miles

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

metal brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,268 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,611 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 45,784 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,478 miles

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

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)

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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E383 KGV is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E383 KGV, 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 E383 KGV registered?

E383 KGV is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E383 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E383 KGV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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