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P939 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 166,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud incomplete

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 10 Jun 2009 160,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 160,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 154,724 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 154,724 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 146,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Jul 2007 146,176 miles

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

rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jul 2006 135,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 135,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P939 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P939 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 P939 VGK registered?

P939 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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