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B329 NMX

1985 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,553 mi
Last recorded89,553 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 NMX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,699 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight corrosion n/s/front sill

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,660 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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B329 NMX is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B329 NMX, 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 B329 NMX registered?

B329 NMX is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B329 NMX safe to buy?

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