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P803 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 108,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,100 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 85,093 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 81,258 miles

fluctuation to front brake effort acceptable at time of test attention required to front brakes

Fail 10 May 2007 812,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fluctuation to front brake effort acceptable at time of test attention required to front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,410 miles

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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P803 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P803 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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What year was P803 VGK registered?

P803 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P803 VGK safe to buy?

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