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P760 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,874 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 118,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner drop sill and edge of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,132 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 118,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 22 May 2015 116,203 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 116,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 114,320 miles

Windscreen deteriorated inside zone A but does not obstruct drivers view

Fail 16 May 2014 114,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen deteriorated inside zone A but does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 31 May 2013 112,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine management light illuminated indicatin g a fault

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,756 miles

EMl illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi has slight blow mounting bent from contact

Fail 6 Jun 2012 110,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EMl illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi has slight blow mounting bent from contact

ABS system malfunctioning on RBT

Pass 3 May 2011 109,239 miles

tow bar rusted

Fail 3 May 2011 109,239 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tow bar rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 107,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 102,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,327 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 79,912 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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P760 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 P760 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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P760 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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