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C157 WLN

1986 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,335 mi
Last recorded25,335 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 WLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres have small cracks on wall

Fail 10 Sep 2016 25,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

all tyres have small cracks on wall

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 25,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust pipe pin holed

Fail 13 Mar 2006 21,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,752 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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C157 WLN is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C157 WLN, 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.

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What year was C157 WLN registered?

C157 WLN is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C157 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 WLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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