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E996 TYB

1987 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 TYB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 130,793 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 130,793 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 123,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 123,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 119,042 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E996 TYB is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E996 TYB, 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.

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What year was E996 TYB registered?

E996 TYB is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E996 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E996 TYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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