1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P457 DFJ
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1997. Recorded mileage 205,718 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,718 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
P457 DFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 205,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P457 DFJ Mileage History
- 08/09/2022202,847 mi
- 13/09/2023205,718 mi+2,871 mi
Average of roughly 2,834 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P457 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (P457 DFJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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