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P604 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 100,194 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,030 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,024 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,238 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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P604 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P604 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P604 VGK?

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What year was P604 VGK registered?

P604 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P604 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 VGK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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