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P929 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,976 mi
Last recorded143,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 141,804 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe strarting to corrode

o/s/f tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 140,646 miles

engine has an oil leak

front number plate has slight damage

front suspension bushs show slight signs of wear

Fail 3 Apr 2012 140,646 miles

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

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

engine has an oil leak

front number plate has slight damage

front suspension bushs show slight signs of wear

Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,498 miles

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 139,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 137,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,823 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2009 134,823 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 132,624 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 132,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 129,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 127,057 miles

radiator in poor condition and leaking

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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P929 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P929 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 P929 DPC registered?

P929 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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