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B106 OBY

1985 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,554 mi
Last recorded19,554 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB106 OBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 19,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 153,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 151,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 151,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 149,123 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 149,056 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn low

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre worn low (2mm) and has laserations in sidewall not through to cords

play from offside front steering rack arm

slight play from nearside front track rod end

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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B106 OBY is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,677 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 B106 OBY, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B106 OBY registered?

B106 OBY is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B106 OBY safe to buy?

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