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B615 HVV

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,590 mi
Last recorded135,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB615 HVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some corrosion throughout vehicle but none to the extent that structural or component integrity is seriously reduced

Underseal applied to previous repairs not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,564 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some corrosion throughout vehicle but none to the extent that structural or component integrity is seriously reduced

Underseal applied to previous repairs not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2023 134,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places of plating and underseal cannot assess quality of work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2023 134,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places of plating and underseal cannot assess quality of work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 134,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak(oil on offside front wheel rim)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,465 miles

Clutch showing signs of wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch showing signs of wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front wing has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 130,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front wing has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by seat belt mounting. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by suspension arm. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,821 miles

surface corrosion on the offside front floor, NO holes at present time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 126,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion on the offside front floor, NO holes at present time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 124,635 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

serious oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,635 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

serious oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,532 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 117,048 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front track rod end has slight play

offside rear tyre wall perishing

steering rack has slight leak of fluid

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 113,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,313 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 106,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage

rear light damage

surface rust nearside rear chassis

Fail 29 Oct 2007 106,419 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage

rear light damage

surface rust nearside rear chassis

Fail 3 May 2007 105,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body damage

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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B615 HVV is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 B615 HVV, 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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B615 HVV is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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