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E896 CDV

1988 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 CDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,801 miles

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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E896 CDV is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E896 CDV, 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

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What year was E896 CDV registered?

E896 CDV is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E896 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 CDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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