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P690 YGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 YGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Off side headlamp washer cover insecure

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in wiper linkage

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,926 miles

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

Off side headlamp washer cover insecure

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in wiper linkage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,874 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

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

Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,139 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting D bush has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,069 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,478 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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P690 YGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P690 YGK, 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 P690 YGK registered?

P690 YGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P690 YGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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