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P380 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,769 mi
Last recorded94,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,354 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 83,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 68,494 miles

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P380 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P380 VGK, 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.

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What year was P380 VGK registered?

P380 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P380 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 VGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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