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P448 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,101 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,090 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 204,881 miles

nearside wiper blade has a slight split

slight play in nearside front & offside front steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 23 Apr 2009 204,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade has a slight split

slight play in nearside front & offside front steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2008 197,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 185,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 174,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 156,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 141,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 124,420 miles

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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P448 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 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 P448 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 P448 DPD registered?

P448 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P448 DPD safe to buy?

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