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P470 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2011 90,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

low braking effort on nsr

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 84,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,865 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,126 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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P470 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P470 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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P470 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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