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A838 LRU

1984 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,258 mi
Last recorded158,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 Toyota Carina77,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA838 LRU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 158,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 158,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:- Rusty rear Offside & Nearside wheel arch edges.

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

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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A838 LRU is a 1984 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 77,654 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 A838 LRU, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A838 LRU registered?

A838 LRU is a 1984 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A838 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A838 LRU 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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