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D655 TAO

1986 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD655 TAO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,938 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,136 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 48,006 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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D655 TAO is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D655 TAO, 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 D655 TAO registered?

D655 TAO is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D655 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D655 TAO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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