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P940 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 151,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 144,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 138,343 miles

o/side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 131,031 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 131,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 123,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 114,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 104,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 104,036 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 90,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 90,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 May 2006 74,464 miles

Advise to change front tyre as has crackes on inside wall

Advise to keep items out of screen wich impere vision

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2006 74,464 miles

Advise to change front tyre as has crackes on inside wall

Advise to keep items out of screen wich impere vision

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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P940 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P940 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 P940 DPC registered?

P940 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P940 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 DPC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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