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P776 VKX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,217 mi
Last recorded152,217 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 VKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 152,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light unit temp repaired

Pass 17 Jun 2013 144,492 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 137,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r drop link slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2012 137,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r drop link slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2011 128,640 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play to inner rack joints

Pass 3 Jul 2010 124,063 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers window not opening

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2009 119,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 112,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 106,524 miles

SEE FIRST ADVISORY NOTICE

Fail 13 Jul 2007 106,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

RATTLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,219 miles

see orignal advisory sheet

Fail 6 Jul 2006 96,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate in poor condition

power steering oil leak ?

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2005 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P776 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P776 VKX, 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 P776 VKX registered?

P776 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P776 VKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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