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P942 VWP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,776 mi
Last recorded186,776 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 VWP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 186,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 169,372 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 169,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2007 151,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,682 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 116,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 11 May 2006 114,775 miles

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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P942 VWP 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P942 VWP, 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.

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What year was P942 VWP registered?

P942 VWP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P942 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 VWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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