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P213 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,452 mi
Last recorded211,452 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 211,452 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 211,452 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 204,505 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhausdt baffles loose & causing rattle

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 9 Oct 2008 204,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhausdt baffles loose & causing rattle

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 9 Oct 2007 195,670 miles

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

exhaust catyalyst to centre section joint heavily corroded & has slight blow

Pass 9 Oct 2007 195,670 miles

exhaust catyalyst to centre section joint heavily corroded & has slight blow

Pass 12 Oct 2006 176,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 162,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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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P213 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P213 DPC, 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 P213 DPC registered?

P213 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P213 DPC safe to buy?

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