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E740 WKF

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,262 mi
Last recorded153,262 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 WKF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 153,262 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 153,260 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 148,253 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 148,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 145,878 miles

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

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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E740 WKF is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E740 WKF, 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

How do I check the history of E740 WKF?

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What year was E740 WKF registered?

E740 WKF is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E740 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E740 WKF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E740 WKF have outstanding finance?

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