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P494 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,340 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,335 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has pershing cracks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,330 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,172 miles

offside rear outer wall tyre has cracks

Fail 24 Jan 2014 102,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside rear outer wall tyre has cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,961 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,961 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 95,351 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,107 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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P494 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red 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 P494 DPC, 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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P494 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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