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B56 YLG

1984 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Toyota Carina77,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 YLG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,378 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,046 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 28,046 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,840 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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B56 YLG is a 1984 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B56 YLG, 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 B56 YLG registered?

B56 YLG is a 1984 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B56 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B56 YLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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