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P648 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 121,434 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 121,434 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 121,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 117,327 miles

THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL TIME.

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 101,145 miles

the advisory items from original test number 391398936498 still apply

Fail 26 Aug 2006 101,145 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management light is on

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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P648 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P648 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 P648 DPC registered?

P648 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P648 DPC safe to buy?

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