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F251 DNE

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 DNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2005 84,924 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 84,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F251 DNE is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F251 DNE, 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 F251 DNE registered?

F251 DNE is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F251 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F251 DNE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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