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P481 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cracked (not affecting light output)

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear washers not working

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,041 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 73,992 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens repaired with tape (no white light showing)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

nearside windscreen washer jet poor operation

rear washer jet not working

Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine misfire/rough running

nearside rear lamp lens repaired with tape (no white light showing)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

nearside windscreen washer jet poor operation

rear washer jet not working

Pass 1 May 2014 72,889 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2013 71,903 miles

engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault

Pass 1 May 2012 70,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,087 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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P481 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P481 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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P481 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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