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E538 ARA

1987 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,804 mi
Last recorded54,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE538 ARA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 54,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 54,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,231 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 32,901 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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E538 ARA is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E538 ARA, 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 E538 ARA registered?

E538 ARA is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E538 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E538 ARA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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