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P979 DRX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,780 mi
Last recorded41,780 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 DRX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,306 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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P979 DRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P979 DRX, 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 P979 DRX registered?

P979 DRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P979 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 DRX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P979 DRX have outstanding finance?

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