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P386 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,834 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,789 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,270 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes are starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,685 miles

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

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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P386 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P386 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.

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What year was P386 DPD registered?

P386 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P386 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 DPD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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