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P903 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,926 mi
Last recorded123,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 123,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2012 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 118,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 114,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2011 114,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 103,651 miles

near side & off side steering arm slight wear

near side & off side wiper blades slight wear

Pass 12 May 2009 93,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 85,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 72,305 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P903 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P903 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P903 VGK?

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What year was P903 VGK registered?

P903 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P903 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 VGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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