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C254 YJA

1985 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,506 mi
Last recorded20,506 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 YJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 20,394 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head/ fire wall (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 20,367 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,083 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,825 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,544 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 14,931 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,931 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2008 14,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front coil springs very rusty

grease on osf cv boot

osf tyre cracks on inner sidewall

remould tyre fitted nsf

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,334 miles

front coil springs very rusty

grease on osf cv boot

osf tyre cracks on inner sidewall

remould tyre fitted nsf

Pass 3 Nov 2007 1,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 11,764 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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C254 YJA is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C254 YJA, 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 C254 YJA registered?

C254 YJA is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C254 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 YJA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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