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P575 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,157 mi
Last recorded94,157 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,157 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,157 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,397 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

tyre wearing close to legal limit, nearside front inner shoulder

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,333 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

tyre wearing close to legal limit, nearside front inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,244 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,867 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shopulder.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,413 miles

O/S/F lens slightly broken

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,898 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre inner rim worn 2mm

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,654 miles

both front tyres near 1.6 mm legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,887 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 59,882 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pedal fluctuates to excess. abs unit noisey when rear brakes operated in rollers.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,856 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal fluctuates to excess

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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P575 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 P575 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 P575 VGK registered?

P575 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P575 VGK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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