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P992 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,045 mi
Last recorded88,045 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 88,045 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 86,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 82,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 82,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 80,968 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 78,886 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 78,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 77,198 miles

rear brake fluctuations recorded

rear no plate soiled

Fail 14 May 2009 77,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuations recorded

rear no plate soiled

slight kick on n/s/rear tyre and slight wear on outer tread ( rear tracking ) ??

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,687 miles

exhaust rear box has small hole..advise further attention soon.

o/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall....advise replacement soon.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated....advise replacement soon.

Pass 9 May 2007 72,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 70,636 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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P992 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P992 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P992 VGK registered?

P992 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P992 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 VGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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