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B565 MGY

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 MGY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion o/s front lower wing

Pass 14 May 2008 90,247 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 88,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 88,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,370 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 87,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B565 MGY is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B565 MGY, 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 B565 MGY registered?

B565 MGY is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 March 1985.

Is B565 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B565 MGY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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