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P543 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 111,248 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

engine management light on

front brake pads low

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

play in steering rack arm o/s

Fail 22 Jul 2011 105,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

play in steering rack arm o/s

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

n/s rear lens damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 93,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,175 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 82,147 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear brake in need of attention

Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,961 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Apr 2006 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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P543 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P543 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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P543 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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