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P103 VUH

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 91,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,267 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 55,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,230 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P103 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 VUH registered?

P103 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P103 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 VUH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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