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P735 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,787 mi
Last recorded148,787 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 148,787 miles

engine oil leak , filter area , recommend attention

n/s wiper split

rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

screen damage , o/s , zone A at limit

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 19 Feb 2011 148,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak , filter area , recommend attention

n/s wiper split

rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

screen damage , o/s , zone A at limit

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 27 Feb 2010 138,534 miles

A.B.S LIGHT FLICKERED WHILST TESTING REAR BRAKES STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 138,227 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

A.B.S LIGHT FLICKERED WHILST TESTING REAR BRAKES STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil on minimum

hi-level brake light not working ?

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 127,735 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2009 127,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 112,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,662 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 107,662 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted

wiper linkage worn , play at n/s wiper arm , recommend investigation .

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,204 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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P735 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 P735 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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P735 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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