MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake Hose Ferroles and some brake pipes corroded.
Corrosion and damage on various panels.
General corrosion on underbody and suspension.
Wiper Mechanism Worn.
Brake Hose Ferroles and some brake pipes corroded.
Corrosion and damage on various panels.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
General corrosion on underbody and suspension.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Wiper Mechanism Worn.
corrosion and minor damage to various body panels
corrosion on brake hose ferroules
corrosion on o/s/r feeder brake pipe
front no plate deteriorated, borderline to fail
general corrosion on suspension, subframes and underbody
wipers mechanism worn
all four anti roll bar link rods, wear in joints
corrosion on bonnet
corrosion on both rear inner sills
corrosion on brake hose ferroules
corrosion on n/s/r feeder brake pipe from load valve to flexy hose, borderline to fail
corrosion on rear subframe and suspension
exhaust cat section deteriorating and blowing slightly forward of cat
n/s headlamp lens damaged and water ingress
n/s wiper worn
slight deterioration on front no plate
various body damage
wipers mechanism generally worn
corrosion on bonnet
corrosion started on brake hose ferroules and on various brake pipes towards rear
general corrosion on underbody , rear suspension and rear subframe
n/s headlamp lens chipped
n/s/f lower suspension arm , rearmost mounting bush worn , recc renew
n/s/r tyre tread on/close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge , recc renew
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit - recc renew both and tracking
radiator leaking
rear shockers approaching weak
slight blow on both centre silencer and exhaust front pipe
slight deterioration on front no plate
slight wear on rear anti roll bar chassis bushes
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion on bonnet
corrosion started on brake hose ferroules and on various brake pipes towards rear
general corrosion on underbody , rear suspension and rear subframe
n/s headlamp lens chipped
n/s/f lower suspension arm , rearmost mounting bush worn , recc renew
n/s/r tyre tread on/close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge , recc renew
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit - recc renew both and tracking
radiator leaking
rear shockers approaching weak
slight blow on both centre silencer and exhaust front pipe
slight deterioration on front no plate
slight wear on rear anti roll bar chassis bushes
bonnet corroding
corrosion started on rear suspension assy and rear subframe
n/s headlamp lens chipped
o/s headlamp lens cracked and image deteriorating
rear no plate deteriorating
slight blow on exhaust centre section near front joint
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
bonnet corroding
corrosion started on rear suspension assy and rear subframe
n/s headlamp lens chipped
o/s headlamp lens cracked and image deteriorating
rear no plate deteriorating
slight blow on exhaust centre section near front joint
corrosion on bonnet
n/s/f lower suspension arm / rearmost mounting bush worn
o/s headlamp lens cracked--n/s chipped and pin holed--images ok for mot pass
rear no plate deteriorating / border line to fail
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P798 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P798 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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P798 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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