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E533 DFV

1987 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,152 mi
Last recorded135,152 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE533 DFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 135,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 135,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 134,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions tested and passed, But due to condition of exhaust system the emissions will have to be retested once repaired

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside mirror missing

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack side to side inspection

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake warning lamp lights up sometimes, cannot see why.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nsr tyre slightly deteriorated.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E533 DFV is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E533 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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What year was E533 DFV registered?

E533 DFV is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E533 DFV safe to buy?

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