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C718 GPU

1985 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,805 mi
Last recorded133,805 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 GPU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 133,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jun 2009 129,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 129,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,275 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 121,275 miles

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

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

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

offside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 99,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front pipe flange has one of the studs coming out.

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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C718 GPU is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C718 GPU, 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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C718 GPU is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 August 1985.

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