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Toyota Carina Ii (1986)

310 real MOT outcomes analysed

1986 Toyota Carina Ii

CarHunch has 310 1986 Toyota Carina Ii vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 310 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1986 Toyota Carina Ii doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Toyota vehicles below.

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UK

There is no MOT test data available for the 1986 Toyota Carina II in the DVLA light-vehicle database — the 310 vehicles in this cohort have either not been tested, or the records are not held in the system used for modern cars. This is unsurprising for a 38-year-old model; many vehicles this old may have been withdrawn from use, exported, or are registered under different categories.

What we do know is that the vast majority of these cars (283 out of 310) are diesel-powered, which reflects the Carina II's popularity as a fleet and taxi vehicle in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s. If you're considering one today, you'll need to rely on a pre-purchase mechanical inspection and the vendor's service history rather than MOT records — look for evidence of regular oil changes and check the chassis and engine bay for rust, as these Japanese saloons are now genuinely classic vehicles requiring specialist knowledge to assess.

MOT statistics not available

We have 310 1986 Toyota Carina Ii vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1986 Toyota Carina Ii

Based on MOT data from 310 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,372 Toyota Carina Ii vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 22.3%
306
Red 17.1%
234
White 12.5%
172
Beige 11.4%
157
Grey 10.9%
149
Blue 10.4%
143
Green 9.5%
130
Gold 3.8%
52
Maroon 0.8%
11
Brown 0.8%
11
Black 0.5%
7
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