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P402 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,975 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 117,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,764 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 108,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,609 miles

Exhaust rattling inside front and middle sections.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 90,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P402 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P402 DPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P402 DPD registered?

P402 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P402 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 DPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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