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E963 TVF

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,649 mi
Last recorded270,649 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 TVF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 270,649 miles

rear exhaust getting weak

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2015 270,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust getting weak

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2014 270,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 269,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 269,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 269,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes along floor corroded badly

middle and rear exhaust parts corroded

power steering belt slipping under load

Fail 24 Apr 2012 269,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes along floor corroded badly

middle and rear exhaust parts corroded

power steering belt slipping under load

Pass 20 Apr 2011 268,625 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2011 268,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 267,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 267,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 267,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 265,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 259,132 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 259,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 254,926 miles

nearside rear outter sill starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front and rear anti roll bar link arms

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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E963 TVF is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E963 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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E963 TVF is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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