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E587 GLT

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,226 mi
Last recorded8,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 GLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 8,226 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 8,159 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 8,147 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corrosion but no leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2019 8,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 8,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 8,078 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 8,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,023 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 7,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 7,965 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 7,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,884 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside lower sill trim insecure

offside wiper

rear tyres spliting

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 5 Jan 2010 7,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,818 miles

front wipers split

rear tyres spliting in treads

Pass 3 Jan 2008 7,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 7,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 7,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 7,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

!! engine misfire !!

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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E587 GLT is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 E587 GLT, 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.

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What year was E587 GLT registered?

E587 GLT is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E587 GLT safe to buy?

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