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E977 BUR

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 BUR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged but still passable

front to rear brake pipe has light corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear section of n/s sill corroded

small corrosion hole to o/s sill (rear section)

small hole in centre section of exhaust

small split in centre section of exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,530 miles

1/ VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †2/ CORROSION TO O/S/F WING EDGE/BUMPER MOUNTING

Fail 30 Aug 2007 70,530 miles

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

1/ VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN †2/ CORROSION TO O/S/F WING EDGE / BUMPER MOUNTING

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf door mirror damaged

osr tyre side wall deteriorated

radiator corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,110 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front strut top mountings worn

nsf tyre 3mm

osf tyre 2mm

radiator crroded and leaking

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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E977 BUR is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E977 BUR, 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 E977 BUR registered?

E977 BUR is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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