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B915 XBM

1985 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 XBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2010 142,091 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear roll bar bushes split and perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,091 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear roll bar bushes split and perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Pass 18 Dec 2009 141,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 141,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 138,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 124,970 miles

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

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

corrosion building up around vehicle

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2006 116,529 miles

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

light stalk switch on off possition worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,529 miles

light stalk switch on off possition worn

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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B915 XBM is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B915 XBM, 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 B915 XBM registered?

B915 XBM is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B915 XBM safe to buy?

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