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B537 CEV

1985 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB537 CEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,281 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,917 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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B537 CEV is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B537 CEV, 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 B537 CEV registered?

B537 CEV is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B537 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B537 CEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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