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P427 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 148,674 miles

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

nearside & offside sill edges damaged

play nearside & offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Sep 2010 148,595 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside & offside sill edges damaged

play nearside & offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,101 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 99,177 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 99,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,036 miles

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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P427 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P427 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 P427 VGK registered?

P427 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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