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P883 SGO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,466 mi
Last recorded128,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,466 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,386 miles

both front tyres low and in poor condition

both rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 120,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low and in poor condition

both rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2012 109,025 miles

front discs showing lipping around edges

front pads wearing low

minor chips in windscreen

n/s wiper blade spindle worn

surface corrosion showing on front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,059 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 86,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,756 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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P883 SGO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey 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 P883 SGO, 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 P883 SGO registered?

P883 SGO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P883 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 SGO 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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