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P961 WGT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 WGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 108,776 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 99,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 93,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 89,379 miles

lambda sensor wiring damaged by cooling fan.

offside washer jet poorly aligned.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2006 81,905 miles

Adv.full brake inspection. Brake pipes starting to corrode. Brake hoses worn. Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 10 May 2006 81,905 miles

Adv.full brake inspection. Brake pipes starting to corrode. Brake hoses worn. Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

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

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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P961 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P961 WGT, 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 P961 WGT registered?

P961 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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