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P717 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,518 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,518 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle has different size tyre fitted to front axle

Fail 18 Feb 2010 96,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle has different size tyre fitted to front axle

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,072 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust has been repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked but not affecting reg.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,626 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,002 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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P717 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P717 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 P717 DPC registered?

P717 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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