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P837 VTX

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 VTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,623 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 104,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 93,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,710 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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P837 VTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P837 VTX, 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

How do I check the history of P837 VTX?

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What year was P837 VTX registered?

P837 VTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P837 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 VTX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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