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E942 BMV

1987 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 BMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 109,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,905 miles

Radiator Leaking

O/S & N/S Sill Trims Insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Both Rear Tyres Showing Cracks in Sidewalls and Tread

N/S/Rear Tyre Worn Too 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2005 94,633 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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E942 BMV is a 1987 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E942 BMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E942 BMV registered?

E942 BMV is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1987.

Is E942 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E942 BMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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