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P758 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,443 mi
Last recorded65,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 63,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,683 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 57,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 55,342 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,138 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre 2mm very close to legal limit 175/65/14

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/14

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,807 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 47,807 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 46,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,005 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 43,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,518 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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P758 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P758 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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What year was P758 DPC registered?

P758 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P758 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 DPC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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