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P459 WGJ

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 WGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,747 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 116,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 109,738 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 109,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 105,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 105,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 101,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 96,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 96,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 92,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 87,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,885 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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P459 WGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 P459 WGJ, 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.

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What year was P459 WGJ registered?

P459 WGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P459 WGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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