1997 Toyota Carina E 1.8L Petrol · P285 ODM
1997 Toyota Carina E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 71,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
P285 ODM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2009
- 71,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P285 ODM Mileage History
- 06/01/200660,914 mi
- 03/01/200764,078 mi+3,164 mi
- 04/01/200866,694 mi+2,616 mi
- 04/01/200866,694 mi
- 13/01/200971,102 mi+4,408 mi
- 13/01/200971,102 mi
Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P285 ODM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina E (P285 ODM) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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)”.
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