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GBJ 288

1993 Toyota Carina E

Brown Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

251,066 mi
Last recorded251,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 288
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 251,066 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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GBJ 288 is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Brown with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,236 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBJ 288, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBJ 288 registered?

GBJ 288 is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is GBJ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 288 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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