MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limit
catalyst internals insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front tyres worn
corrosion front to back metal brake pipes
nearside headlight aim weak pattern
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
slight play steering rack
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play steering rack
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P866 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P866 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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P866 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.
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