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P973 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 135,691 miles

SURFACER CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,034 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL REAR CHASSIS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,824 miles

BOT FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 120,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 92,960 miles

Brake pipes corroded offside rear boarder line pass

Slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Slight play in offside front steering linkage

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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P973 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P973 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 P973 DPC registered?

P973 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P973 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P973 DPC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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