1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P385 ECJ
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 188,680 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,680 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
P385 ECJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 188,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P385 ECJ Mileage History
- 08/11/2023183,790 mi
- 10/11/2023183,792 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2024186,164 mi+2,372 mi
- 29/10/2024186,184 mi+20 mi
- 27/10/2025188,680 mi+2,496 mi
Average of roughly 2,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P385 ECJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (P385 ECJ) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner A”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel pressure not maintained (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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