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P442 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,430 mi
Last recorded108,430 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,430 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 May 2009 99,058 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 2 May 2009 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,891 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,898 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P442 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P442 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 P442 VGK registered?

P442 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P442 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 VGK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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