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P461 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,824 miles

corrosion to inner sills and rear wheel arches

front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,935 miles

front pads wearing thin

light corrosion to rear wheel arches

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,123 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

front springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear ends of both outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,677 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer sill has some corrosion

radiator in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2011 116,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,550 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,186 miles

idle speed sometimes appears to be too high

o/s/r brake pipe (steel) is corroded and should be changed

Fail 1 Apr 2009 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 102,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,971 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 87,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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P461 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P461 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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P461 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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