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P603 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all prescribed areas have slight corrosion.

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corrodid

rear brake pipes slightly corrodid

Pass 25 Nov 2011 137,901 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 127,599 miles

At the time of the test, nearside front seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 109,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 107,512 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 103,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 98,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 98,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P603 DPC 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 72.7%.

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 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 P603 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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P603 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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