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E870 AKE

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,596 mi
Last recorded191,596 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 AKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 191,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 191,591 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake fluid very dark

H C high on natural idle test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust after recentre box has slight leak of exhaust gases

heavy surface corrosion to steel fuel filler pipes

nsf wheel bearing noisey

oil leak to gear box

oil residue to steering rack

osr wheel arch corroded but not seriously affecting vehicle structure

Pass 24 Apr 2008 182,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 172,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emiisions high ok on fast idle

one digit on rear number plate poor

Pass 19 May 2006 161,083 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 161,083 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E870 AKE is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E870 AKE, 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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E870 AKE is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E870 AKE safe to buy?

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