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P356 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cords coming out of side on n.s.rear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

possible water leak from rad

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,419 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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P356 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P356 DPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P356 DPD registered?

P356 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P356 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 DPD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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