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P925 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,990 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 105,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 93,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,095 miles

E.M.L. ILLUMINATED

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,094 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.L. ILLUMINATED

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

e.m. l on

Pass 7 May 2009 59,715 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2008 54,110 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 27 May 2008 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 30 May 2007 49,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,878 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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P925 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P925 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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What year was P925 VGK registered?

P925 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P925 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 VGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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