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P963 VUG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 84,939 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 84,939 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,411 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 7,911 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 74,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,708 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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P963 VUG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P963 VUG, 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 P963 VUG registered?

P963 VUG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P963 VUG safe to buy?

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