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P199 DPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,526 mi
Last recorded145,526 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 DPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2010 145,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 145,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 131,953 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid reservoir level low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,866 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side door damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,767 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 105,767 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 92,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,249 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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P199 DPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P199 DPE, 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 P199 DPE registered?

P199 DPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P199 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 DPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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