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D420 EEL

1986 Toyota Carina

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 EEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,430 miles

both rear drop link bushes perished

rear fuel pipes and filler tube corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriating on sidewalls

corrosion to underside and body work

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 19 Oct 2011 92,240 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriating on sidewalls

corrosion to underside and body work

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

water pump very noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,101 miles

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 91,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,818 miles

rear drop link bushes perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight blow from rear silencer joint

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,818 miles

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

rear drop link bushes perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,595 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2007 87,405 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,320 miles

front brake hoses are perished

fuel tank breathers are very rusty

rear anti roll bar link pin bushes are perished and split

Pass 23 Jan 2006 85,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 85,165 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded.

offside rear anti roll bar bush link perrished.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn.

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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D420 EEL is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D420 EEL, 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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D420 EEL is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D420 EEL safe to buy?

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