1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P878 DPC
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 128,923 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,923 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
P878 DPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
- 128,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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P878 DPC Mileage History
- 14/07/2022126,809 mi
- 21/07/2022126,839 mi+30 mi
- 13/07/2023128,919 mi+2,080 mi
- 13/07/2023128,923 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P878 DPC 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 (P878 DPC) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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