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E514 BFC

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 BFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 111,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s r shock dust coverd damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s r shock dust coverd damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,165 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,264 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,566 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 84,559 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Dec 2007 78,975 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,975 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,607 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake binding

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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E514 BFC is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E514 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E514 BFC registered?

E514 BFC is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E514 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E514 BFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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