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B531 JPE

1984 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,149 mi
Last recorded73,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Toyota Carina77,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB531 JPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,149 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,772 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,769 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 59,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,739 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 54,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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B531 JPE is a 1984 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B531 JPE, 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 B531 JPE registered?

B531 JPE is a 1984 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B531 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B531 JPE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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