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P504 DPD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,355 mi
Last recorded99,355 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 99,355 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2013 99,272 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,157 miles

management light on

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

oil leak from oil cooler on radiator

Pass 7 May 2011 91,533 miles

engine management light on

offside rear bumper cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 87,800 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 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)

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 1 May 2009 84,434 miles

ENGINRE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 9 May 2008 80,987 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 76,684 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODING

Pass 10 May 2006 71,098 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2005 67,959 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2005 67,959 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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P504 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P504 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 P504 DPD registered?

P504 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P504 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 DPD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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