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P992 DPC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 DPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 176,111 miles

eml on

nearside number plate lamp dim

number plates poor

offside wiper blade splitting

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack inner joint on offside

Fail 18 Oct 2012 176,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside wiper blade splitting

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack inner joint on offside

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 169,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

intermittent driveline noise from nearside front

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside number plate light dim

offside wiper blade splitting

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack inner joint on offside

Fail 2 Nov 2010 163,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting damaged

fuel filler pipe corroding

o/s inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2010 163,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting damaged

fuel filler pipe corroding

o/s inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2009 157,572 miles

slight runout on front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2008 152,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2008 152,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 142,110 miles

slight play in front wheels

Fail 22 Oct 2007 142,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in front wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 130,100 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P992 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P992 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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P992 DPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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