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P923 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,036 mi
Last recorded199,036 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 199,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 192,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 192,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007
Fail 1 Feb 2007 178,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 159,851 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 159,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 155,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P923 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P923 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 P923 DPC registered?

P923 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P923 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 DPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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