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P618 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,813 mi
Last recorded166,813 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 166,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 166,813 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 154,577 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,423 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,623 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,292 miles

both rear antiroll bar links worn

front brake pipe from master cylinder to abs pump corroded

nearside front anti rollbar link worn

rear drums warped

Fail 17 Jan 2012 121,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both rear antiroll bar links worn

front brake pipe from master cylinder to abs pump corroded

nearside front anti rollbar link worn

offside rear tyre in poor condition

rear drums warped

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,851 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in protective grease

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,782 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 72,919 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,112 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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P618 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P618 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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P618 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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