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P753 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,987 mi
Last recorded133,987 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 133,909 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,490 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 30 Jan 2013 118,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 115,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 114,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 83,055 miles

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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P753 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P753 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P753 DPC registered?

P753 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P753 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 DPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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