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P327 VDF

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,385 mi
Last recorded63,385 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 VDF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,205 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 60,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 50,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,372 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 43,340 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,434 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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P327 VDF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P327 VDF, 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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What year was P327 VDF registered?

P327 VDF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P327 VDF safe to buy?

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