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P925 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 148,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 148,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,287 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 9,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,991 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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P925 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P925 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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What year was P925 DPC registered?

P925 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P925 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 DPC shows 6 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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