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E928 DNJ

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE928 DNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 62,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 62,465 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 60,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 54,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unacceptable Temporary fuel cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Must be white reflective front, and yellow reflective rear after 1st January 1980. (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,123 miles

all 4 springs corroded

both front floor pans corroded

both rear door sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,995 miles

Advise Both of the front jacking points damaged

Advise overall brake efficiency at 69%

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,150 miles

Advise Both front jacking points damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,639 miles

Advise Both front jacking point damaged

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 51,639 miles

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

Advise Both front jacking point damaged

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,577 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Drivers floor pad corroded

O/S/F Tyre very close to limit

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Steering rack corroded

Vehicle under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,456 miles

Nearside front and offsd rear tyres perishing

Offside front tyre near legal limit and perishing

Offside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,251 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner sills, front and rear chassis rails, rear inner door sill/wheel arch area and various places under floor pan corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,270 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,270 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,850 miles

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

rear number plate slightly destorted.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,315 miles

Corrosion to exhaust..

Corrosion to nearside front anti roll bar rod..

Rear number plate letter slightly discoloured but readable..

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,545 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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E928 DNJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E928 DNJ, 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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E928 DNJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1988.

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