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P891 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 117,532 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,325 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,744 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,313 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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P891 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P891 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P891 DPC registered?

P891 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P891 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 DPC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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