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P829 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 107,480 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 103,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS inner rack joint has slight play

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 93,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,129 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 86,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 79,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2004 75,847 miles

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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P829 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P829 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 P829 VGK registered?

P829 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P829 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 VGK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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