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P677 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,341 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

radiator cooling core in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,341 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

radiator cooling core in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,992 miles

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,751 miles

as previous advise sheet 223006037005

Fail 5 Feb 2007 76,751 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

radiator core in very poor condition

slight marking to front screen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,465 miles

Engine management warning light on when engine running.

Very slight play N/S/F steering or suspension.

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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P677 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P677 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 P677 VGK registered?

P677 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P677 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P677 VGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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