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B8 ALC

1995 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,982 mi
Last recorded112,982 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina E108,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ALC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,982 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

underside dry/rusty various places

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 110,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

underside very dry/rusty rear suspenision floor chassis etc

Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 108,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,021 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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B8 ALC is a 1995 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 108,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 ALC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 ALC registered?

B8 ALC is a 1995 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is B8 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ALC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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