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E749 YNC

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 YNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,389 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear outter sill corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm cracks in walls and tread

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

slight damge to nearside front bumper

Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges and slight distortion

engine has oil leak

nearside rear outter sill corroded not holed

offside front back plate corroded

power steering belt slight cracks

Fail 16 Jun 2008 109,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges and slight distortion

engine has oil leak

nearside rear outter sill corroded not holed

offside front back plate corroded

power steering belt slight cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,247 miles

engine has oil leaks

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

rear antiroll bar rubbers worn

slight wear and distorsion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2007 107,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine has oil leaks

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

rear antiroll bar rubbers worn

slight wear and distorsion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2006 105,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,406 miles

both rear shock absorbers getting weak

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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E749 YNC is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E749 YNC, 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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E749 YNC is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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