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P708 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside washer jet providing little fluid

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,279 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISSCOLOURING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT INSIDE EDGE

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,269 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLAT DISCOULERED

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,513 miles

N/S rear tyre tread getting low on edge

N/S/F trye tread getting low on edge

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,105 miles

N/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM BUT WORKING

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,470 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO MINMUM 2.0 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,470 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO MINMUM 2.0 mm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,050 miles

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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P708 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P708 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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What year was P708 DPC registered?

P708 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P708 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 DPC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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