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B542 BEW

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,032 mi
Last recorded105,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 BEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 101,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 98,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 97,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 97,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,858 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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B542 BEW is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B542 BEW, 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 B542 BEW registered?

B542 BEW is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B542 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B542 BEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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