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B333 VTR

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 VTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2008 119,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fan belt making noise

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2008 119,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fan belt making noise

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 110,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 110,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 99,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S DRIVESHAFT PLAY AT FLANGE AT GEARBOX (RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED FRONT , REAR & HAND BRAKE IMBALANCE HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNTINGS CORRODED AT BRAKE BACKPLATES

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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B333 VTR is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B333 VTR, 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 B333 VTR registered?

B333 VTR is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B333 VTR safe to buy?

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