1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P652 CDF
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 172,919 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P652 CDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 172,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P652 CDF 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 (P652 CDF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced e”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P652 CDF Mileage History
- 26/06/2024171,178 mi
- 25/06/2025172,106 mi+928 mi
- 26/06/2025172,106 mi
- 23/06/2026172,841 mi+735 mi
- 06/07/2026172,919 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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