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P923 WYG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 WYG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 138,470 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 138,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 123,568 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 123,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,015 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play on nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Jul 2006 122,456 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 122,456 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P923 WYG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 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 P923 WYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P923 WYG registered?

P923 WYG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P923 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 WYG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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