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P688 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,471 mi
Last recorded134,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 134,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

brake pipes corroded badly

front and rear registration plates damaged /deteriorated

nearside headlamp glass damaged

rear lamp damage

rear wiprer poor condition

vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

Fail 13 Jul 2011 134,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

brake pipes corroded badly

front and rear registration plates damaged /deteriorated

nearside headlamp glass damaged

rear lamp damage

rear wiprer poor condition

vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

Pass 16 Jul 2010 132,680 miles

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

offside headlamp dip beam pattern poor suggest check bulb location

rear brake rise and fall poor

stain on radiater top tank- indicating possible leak

surface corrosion to rear sills and inner supports

Pass 10 Jul 2009 127,069 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 127,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,391 miles

offside anti roll bar drop link slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2008 121,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,817 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 115,817 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S FRONT WHEEL NUTS FITTED INCORRETLEY

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,759 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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P688 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P688 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 P688 VGK registered?

P688 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P688 VGK safe to buy?

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