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P649 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,105 mi
Last recorded106,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,483 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake may need attention in the near future very slight bind

radiator may need replacing in the near future (no cooling fins left)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 91,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 91,062 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P649 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P649 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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P649 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P649 DPC safe to buy?

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