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P378 RVG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,595 miles

EML is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,253 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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P378 RVG 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 93.3%.

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 P378 RVG, 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

How do I check the history of P378 RVG?

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What year was P378 RVG registered?

P378 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P378 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 RVG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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