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P435 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,072 miles

catalyst to centre silencer connection in very poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,163 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Damage to nearside sill.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,660 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,660 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P435 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P435 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 P435 DPD registered?

P435 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P435 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P435 DPD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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