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P906 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 109,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,144 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 11 Jun 2010 97,313 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 97,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and outer wall damaged

wiper linkage worn / loose

Fail 28 May 2008 84,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 84,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 78,110 miles

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

n/s rear and both front tyres low on tread

Pass 30 May 2006 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P906 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P906 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

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What year was P906 VGK registered?

P906 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P906 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 VGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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