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C257 EMD

1985 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,327 mi
Last recorded82,327 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 EMD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,503 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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C257 EMD is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C257 EMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C257 EMD registered?

C257 EMD is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is C257 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C257 EMD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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