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P408 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,299 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,168 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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P408 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P408 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 P408 DPD registered?

P408 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P408 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 DPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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