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P882 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,183 miles

EML warning illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

EML warning illuminated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,927 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 99,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,175 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,749 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)

engine management light staying on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,441 miles

engine light staying on when engine running

rear wiperblade split at both ends

Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,234 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P882 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 P882 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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What year was P882 DPC registered?

P882 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P882 DPC safe to buy?

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