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B470 UPP

1984 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,078 mi
Last recorded46,078 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Toyota Carina77,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 UPP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,071 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,263 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 29,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 27,316 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 27,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B470 UPP is a 1984 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 77,654 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 B470 UPP, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B470 UPP registered?

B470 UPP is a 1984 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B470 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B470 UPP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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