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P968 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,543 miles

wiper linkage worn slight oil leak frome filter area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,959 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside wiper blade clip not fully secure

Oil leak

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 19 Jan 2012 84,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,529 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,646 miles

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

various steel brake pipes has surface corrosion front and rear

Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,646 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various steel brake pipes has surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,274 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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P968 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 P968 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 P968 DPC registered?

P968 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P968 DPC shows 14 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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