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B541 YTA

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB541 YTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,812 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 74,812 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Nearside rear reflector holed but still functions

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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B541 YTA is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B541 YTA, 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 B541 YTA registered?

B541 YTA is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B541 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B541 YTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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