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C158 CUC

1985 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,313 mi
Last recorded60,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 CUC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,313 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,251 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure.

both front flexible brake hoses heavily perished recommend replacement.

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

power steering pump and rack damp, no visable leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,432 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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C158 CUC is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C158 CUC, 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 C158 CUC registered?

C158 CUC is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C158 CUC safe to buy?

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