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K9 VMK

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 VMK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,277 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,045 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 77,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,841 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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K9 VMK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K9 VMK, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K9 VMK registered?

K9 VMK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K9 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 VMK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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