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P903 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,649 miles

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

o/s/ body damage

Pass 4 May 2006 87,348 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 87,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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P903 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P903 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 P903 DPC registered?

P903 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P903 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 DPC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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