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P716 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded

engin misfiring,both front tyres wearing on edges+perishing,both rear brakes slight binding,tailgate broken on hinges,f/bumper damaged,towbar corroded+brake compensator

Fail 25 Apr 2009 74,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injury in screen\rear tyres inner tread wear\brake pipes corroded\

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,962 miles

injury in screen\rear tyres inner tread wear\brake pipes corroded\

Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2008 71,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 70,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

damage to os of vehicle †brake resevoir low no leaks found at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,669 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 63,669 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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P716 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P716 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P716 VGK registered?

P716 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P716 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P716 VGK shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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