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P958 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 108,315 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front flasher lamp cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,147 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,490 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 102,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre 2.9mm below limit on edge

oil level low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 98,146 miles

Engine warning light on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front flasher lamp cracked

Slight coolant leak from rad

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,313 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,039 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,039 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,647 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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P958 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P958 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 P958 VGK registered?

P958 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P958 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 VGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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