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P630 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,161 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,084 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,657 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,098 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear service and parking brake performance poor.

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,098 miles

Offside rear service and parking brake performance poor.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,822 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre,perished,has nail in it and tread worn on inner edge.

Offside windscreen wiper sweep seems a bit short to the right.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 32,692 miles

Battery flat,used 'jump pack'during test.

Both rear tyres bit perished.

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,692 miles

Battery flat,used 'jump pack'during test.

Both rear tyres bit perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,266 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,266 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,116 miles

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

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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P630 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P630 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 P630 DPC registered?

P630 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P630 DPC safe to buy?

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