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D285 STA

1987 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 STA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear shock abs springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 51,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre close to the legal limit inner tread

Pass 1 May 2009 50,905 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Fail 1 May 2009 50,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 48,827 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,997 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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D285 STA is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,012 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 D285 STA, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D285 STA registered?

D285 STA is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D285 STA safe to buy?

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