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C943 TPA

1986 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,990 mi
Last recorded38,990 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC943 TPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,111 miles

Nearside rear suspension components corroded

Offside rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,108 miles

rear suspension getting corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension components getting corroded and rubbers perished

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,889 miles

front and rear suspension getting very corroded.

fuel filler neck pipes getting corroded.

metal brake pipes also getting corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front and rear suspension getting very corroded.

fuel filler neck and pipes getting corroded.

metal brake pipes also getting corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,747 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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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C943 TPA is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C943 TPA, 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 C943 TPA registered?

C943 TPA is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 March 1986.

Is C943 TPA safe to buy?

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