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F857 BKP

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,449 mi
Last recorded193,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 BKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 193,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 193,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 190,423 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 190,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 186,865 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 186,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 182,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 182,565 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 178,334 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 17,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 176,973 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 174,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 174,669 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 173,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 172,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 171,861 miles

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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F857 BKP 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 F857 BKP, 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 F857 BKP registered?

F857 BKP is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F857 BKP safe to buy?

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