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D217 VAP

1986 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 VAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2005 118,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 118,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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D217 VAP is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D217 VAP, 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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How do I check the history of D217 VAP?

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What year was D217 VAP registered?

D217 VAP is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is D217 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D217 VAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D217 VAP have outstanding finance?

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