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C173 PMV

1985 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 PMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 74,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 74,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front wing bottom badly corroded - non structural

Fail 19 May 2010 64,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front wing bottom badly corroded - non structural

Pass 28 May 2009 59,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,486 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,486 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 49,284 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 49,284 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C173 PMV is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C173 PMV, 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 C173 PMV registered?

C173 PMV is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C173 PMV safe to buy?

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