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P477 VGO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 VGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 76,364 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 72,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

rear shocks slightly soft

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

wipers smeary

Pass 15 May 2010 72,979 miles

nearside front tyre on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

rear shocks slightly soft

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

wipers smeary

Pass 18 May 2009 69,895 miles

front brake slightly noisy

offside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking on both sidewall and tread

Pass 20 May 2008 67,280 miles

off side front tyre outer wall has a cut but not yet reached cords

Pass 29 May 2007 64,861 miles

advise front wiper blades

advise nearside inner c.v boot has slight weep of grease

advise offside front seatbelt has slight fluffing on edges may need attention soon

advise rear shocks slightly soft

Pass 27 May 2006 61,939 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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P477 VGO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P477 VGO, 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 P477 VGO registered?

P477 VGO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P477 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 VGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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