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P368 VHR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,735 mi
Last recorded192,735 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 VHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 192,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 176,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 157,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 157,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,622 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,318 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,365 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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P368 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P368 VHR, 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 P368 VHR registered?

P368 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P368 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P368 VHR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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