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P963 WGT

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,847 mi
Last recorded158,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 WGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 158,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 153,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 153,901 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 145,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 145,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 139,064 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 139,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGT, 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 WGT registered?

P963 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P963 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 WGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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