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P411 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,885 mi
Last recorded109,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,755 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,375 miles

front and rear wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,428 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 92,428 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,862 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 79,862 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P411 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P411 VGK, 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 P411 VGK registered?

P411 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P411 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P411 VGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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