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P928 DCY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 DCY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 133,407 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,764 miles

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

rear suspension starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2008 119,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 119,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 11,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 92,797 miles

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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P928 DCY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P928 DCY, 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 P928 DCY registered?

P928 DCY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P928 DCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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