MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside anti roll bar drop link slight play
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside anti roll bar drop link slight play
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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