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P113 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 99,890 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 99,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,955 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,980 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,017 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P113 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P113 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P113 CPE registered?

P113 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P113 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 CPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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