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C207 ALJ

1986 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,570 mi
Last recorded65,570 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 65,570 miles

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

corrosion app both rear inner and outer sills

Fail 25 Apr 2008 65,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion app both rear inner and outer sills

Fail 14 May 2007 53,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen delaminating

Pass 14 May 2007 53,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen delaminating

Pass 9 May 2006 50,388 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 50,388 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion on under side of vehcle

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

front flexi brake hoses ferrells corroding

front shockabsorbers getting weak

front windscreen starting to deteriate

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/front outer cv boot has slight leak of grease on shaft end

slight noise on nearside rear wheel

slight play in steering rack

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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C207 ALJ is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C207 ALJ, 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 C207 ALJ registered?

C207 ALJ is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C207 ALJ safe to buy?

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