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P529 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 115,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,501 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,424 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,791 miles

engine management light on

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,014 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P529 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P529 DPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P529 DPC registered?

P529 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P529 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 DPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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