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E506 DFV

1987 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 DFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,288 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,228 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,681 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,834 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,547 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,926 miles

rear surpension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,203 miles

FRONT HEAD LIGHTS WATER INSIDE LIGHT UNIT

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

REAR DROP LINKS PERRISHED

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,908 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 22 Jul 2008 50,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,730 miles

Nearside 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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E506 DFV 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 77.3%.

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 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 E506 DFV, 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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E506 DFV is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E506 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E506 DFV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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