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P409 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,331 mi
Last recorded90,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 90,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,470 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 70,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2007 68,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,478 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 62,748 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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P409 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P409 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 P409 VGK registered?

P409 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P409 VGK safe to buy?

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