MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,049 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nsr 165/80/13t bold on inner edge
radiator excessively deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
chip in windscreen
front drop link bushes perished
nearside front tyre worn low
offside front outer cv boot perished
play in steering rack
steering rack boots perished
all rubber brake hoses perished
offside outer cv boot perished
play in steering rack
steering rack boots perished
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front seatbelt catch broken - not affecting belt operation/security
Steering wheel cover not secured - may hamper proper control
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E742 MLJ is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E742 MLJ, 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 E742 MLJ registered?
E742 MLJ is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 September 1987.
Is E742 MLJ safe to buy?
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