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P930 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,571 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,571 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,350 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 82,877 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side rear lamp is damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,846 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 76,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,401 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 72,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to main bodywork under near side rear of car

hole in off side rear light lens

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,263 miles

damage to main bodywork under near side rear of car

Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,927 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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P930 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P930 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.

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What year was P930 DPC registered?

P930 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P930 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 DPC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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