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B278 FET

1985 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB278 FET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,555 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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B278 FET is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B278 FET, 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 B278 FET registered?

B278 FET is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B278 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B278 FET shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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