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E54 PTX

1987 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 PTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,665 miles

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 117,547 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 117,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,973 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 114,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside rear inner door edge corroded advise nearside rear inner door edge corrded advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 110,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 110,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E54 PTX is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E54 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E54 PTX registered?

E54 PTX is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E54 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 PTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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