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P863 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,493 miles

EML on

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,493 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,472 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 89,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,611 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,923 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,006 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,828 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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P863 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P863 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.

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What year was P863 VGK registered?

P863 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P863 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 VGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P863 VGK have outstanding finance?

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