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B309 PJC

1985 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,237 mi
Last recorded212,237 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 PJC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 212,237 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres signs that they have rubbed

slight wear steering and suspension

vehicle modified

Pass 3 Apr 2024 208,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 203,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 203,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 201,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front cracking

both rear tyres cracking

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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B309 PJC is a 1985 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests 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 B309 PJC, 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 B309 PJC registered?

B309 PJC is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B309 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B309 PJC shows 5 tests 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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