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E387 RFK

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,604 mi
Last recorded193,604 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 RFK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 193,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 192,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 190,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 190,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 188,480 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 183,745 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 183,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 181,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 179,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 173,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 168,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 163,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 160,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 160,007 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 155,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 150,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 150,628 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 142,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 137,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 132,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 123,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 113,555 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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E387 RFK is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E387 RFK, 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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E387 RFK is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E387 RFK safe to buy?

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