MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler pipe corroded
slight dampness on fuel tank
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler neck pipe to tank corroding
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
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P227 DLS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P227 DLS, 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 P227 DLS registered?
P227 DLS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 January 1997.
Is P227 DLS safe to buy?
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