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P693 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,419 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,415 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,591 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,380 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,758 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,766 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,816 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,167 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,167 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,282 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 68,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P693 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P693 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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P693 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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