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F171 EKL

1988 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,685 mi
Last recorded157,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 EKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 157,685 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 157,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 155,624 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 155,603 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 153,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 150,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 145,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 145,908 miles

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

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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F171 EKL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F171 EKL, 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 F171 EKL registered?

F171 EKL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F171 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 EKL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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