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C998 STF

1986 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,807 mi
Last recorded77,807 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 STF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,107 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,107 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,579 miles

Oil leak

offside sill dented

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,231 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,694 miles

tested wet

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,125 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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C998 STF is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C998 STF, 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 C998 STF registered?

C998 STF is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 July 1986.

Is C998 STF safe to buy?

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