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P886 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 127,264 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 127,264 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 124,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 124,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 121,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 121,173 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 118,846 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 118,846 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 115,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,810 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

engine managemnent light on

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,810 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)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

engine managemnent light on

Pass 30 May 2014 110,169 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 110,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 107,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 103,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 101,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 97,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 95,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 89,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 82,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 81,668 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 81,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P886 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P886 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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P886 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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