1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P630 DPC
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/03/1997. Recorded mileage 73,746 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,746 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
P630 DPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 73,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P630 DPC Mileage History
- 20/10/202165,010 mi
- 02/11/202265,601 mi+591 mi
- 02/11/202265,601 mi
- 17/10/202369,222 mi+3,621 mi
- 18/10/202473,746 mi+4,524 mi
Average of roughly 2,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P630 DPC 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 (P630 DPC) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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