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P819 VGP

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 VGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,281 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,057 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 68,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,507 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,205 miles

battery insecure

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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P819 VGP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P819 VGP, 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 P819 VGP registered?

P819 VGP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P819 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P819 VGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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