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D685 VJM

1986 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,256 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 10 Jan 2008 87,161 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,526 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 80,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,467 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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D685 VJM is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D685 VJM, 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 D685 VJM registered?

D685 VJM is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D685 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 VJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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