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E956 TVF

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 TVF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,467 miles

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

rear under sills corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear under sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,636 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,195 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,453 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 84,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 82,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 81,664 miles

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

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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E956 TVF is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E956 TVF, 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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What year was E956 TVF registered?

E956 TVF is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E956 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E956 TVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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