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P859 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 55,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished between treads

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 36,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,328 miles

E/M/L on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,595 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underside muddy

Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underside muddy

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,357 miles

Front tyre perished on inner edges - 175/70/14

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,249 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,249 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,220 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,478 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,286 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P859 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P859 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 P859 DPC registered?

P859 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P859 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 DPC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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