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C947 FOX

1985 Toyota Carina

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,847 mi
Last recorded93,847 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 FOX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,484 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 87,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,515 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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C947 FOX is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C947 FOX, 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 C947 FOX registered?

C947 FOX is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C947 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C947 FOX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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