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E942 FCF

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 FCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 154,778 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels n/s cable snapped (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 148,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside coroded near suspension mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2015 148,319 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside coroded near suspension mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2014 141,977 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 141,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

offside wing corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 136,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

offside wing corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,402 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 131,402 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 125,580 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front and rear shock absorbers weak

nearside mirror glass broken

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 125,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

both front coil springs corroded

front and rear shock absorbers weak

nearside mirror glass broken

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,639 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 103,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 101,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 101,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 99,703 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FCF is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E942 FCF, 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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E942 FCF is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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