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C988 HHL

1985 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Toyota Carina79,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 HHL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2005 96,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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C988 HHL is a 1985 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C988 HHL, 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 C988 HHL registered?

C988 HHL is a 1985 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C988 HHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 HHL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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