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C954 RPE

1985 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC954 RPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 123,113 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,371 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 121,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 121,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 119,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 119,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 117,146 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2009 117,090 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,592 miles

fuel lines and filler neck corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 111,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel lines and filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 105,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,837 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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C954 RPE is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C954 RPE, 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 C954 RPE registered?

C954 RPE is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C954 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C954 RPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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