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C639 GHJ

1985 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

224,545 mi
Last recorded224,545 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 224,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 224,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 224,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 224,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 224,021 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 223,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 223,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 223,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 222,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 219,141 miles

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

both outor c.v gators perishing

floor nearside front and offside front corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2009 219,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both outor c.v gators perishing

floor nearside front and offside front corroding

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 209,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 201,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 192,819 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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C639 GHJ is a 1985 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C639 GHJ, 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 C639 GHJ registered?

C639 GHJ is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C639 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C639 GHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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