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E434 DPK

1987 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,445 mi
Last recorded57,445 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 DPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

underbody covered heavily with sealant front to rear

Fail 25 Jan 2019 57,392 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,954 miles

Both sills have corrosion present on inner edges at front & rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension tie bar bushes show some movement,but not excessive.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension tie bar bushes show some movement,but not excessive.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,825 miles

offside front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre exhaust section corroded and leaking

offside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 50,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,902 miles

both rear brakes have a bind.

nearside rear tyre worn very thin on inner edge.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 48,902 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brakes have a bind.

nearside rear tyre worn very thin on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,286 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,286 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,758 miles

The rear number plate is fading.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,758 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

The rear number plate is fading.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,285 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,907 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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E434 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E434 DPK, 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.

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E434 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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