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B934 JNJ

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,181 mi
Last recorded79,181 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB934 JNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 79,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 78,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 78,510 miles

chasis undersealed

Fail 11 May 2021 78,510 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chasis undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,223 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,795 miles

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

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

battery terminal cover missing

rear petrol pipes rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery terminal cover missing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,203 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery terminal cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,627 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,559 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,559 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,795 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 66,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,434 miles

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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B934 JNJ is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B934 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B934 JNJ registered?

B934 JNJ is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B934 JNJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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