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C141 BRV

1986 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,652 mi
Last recorded37,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 BRV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,652 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 37,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 37,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,977 miles

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENS BROKEN

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,069 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,347 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated & has small hole

Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,347 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake low reading

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated & has small hole

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,386 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,042 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn inside edge.

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C141 BRV is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,900 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 C141 BRV, 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 40 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 C141 BRV registered?

C141 BRV is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C141 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C141 BRV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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