MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wing has corrosion coverd up †front brake hoses starting to crack
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C283 VLN is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C283 VLN, 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 C283 VLN registered?
C283 VLN is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1986.
Is C283 VLN safe to buy?
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