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P783 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,223 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 122,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 109,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 102,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 90,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2006 82,865 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,865 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 82,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P783 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P783 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P783 VGK registered?

P783 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P783 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 VGK 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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