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P432 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 170,761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

emissions just pass

rear number plate deteriorating

rear washer inoperative

Fail 19 Apr 2013 170,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions just pass

rear number plate deteriorating

rear washer inoperative

Pass 17 Apr 2012 161,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

catalyst weak - emissions just pass

slight play in offside steering rack

wear to front brake discs - both rear shock absorber inner gaiters deteriorated - rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 144,573 miles

nearside headlamp damaged

rear number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,789 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 132,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 122,770 miles

front number plate damaged.

Pass 14 May 2008 111,756 miles

Advise nearside number plate light dim.

Advise replace front number plate.

Fail 14 May 2008 111,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise nearside number plate light dim.

Advise replace front number plate.

Pass 10 May 2007 101,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 95,838 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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P432 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 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 P432 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 P432 VGK registered?

P432 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P432 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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