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P917 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,654 mi
Last recorded66,654 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,528 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 20 Feb 2006 53,762 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P917 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 DPC registered?

P917 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P917 DPC safe to buy?

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