1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P848 ECJ
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1997. Recorded mileage 109,559 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,559 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
P848 ECJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 109,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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P848 ECJ Mileage History
- 18/05/202290,119 mi
- 23/05/202391,489 mi+1,370 mi
- 23/05/202391,502 mi+13 mi
- 18/05/2024109,559 mi+18,057 mi
Average of roughly 9,714 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P848 ECJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (P848 ECJ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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