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P181 TGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,462 mi
Last recorded57,462 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 TGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,460 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,208 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,591 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,602 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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P181 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P181 TGK, 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.

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How do I check the history of P181 TGK?

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What year was P181 TGK registered?

P181 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P181 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 TGK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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