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P535 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,870 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,287 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,652 miles

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

O/S front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,772 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,236 miles

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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P535 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P535 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 P535 DPC registered?

P535 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P535 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 DPC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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