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P120 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 103,565 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres v low tread and worn on outer edge

both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

dry acid at battery

filler fuel flap missing

noise from gearbox

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak at oil cooler

top engine damp

Fail 28 May 2009 103,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay clip missing

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres v low tread and worn on outer edge

both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

dry acid at battery

exhaust system slight corroded (tail box blowing)

filler fuel flap missing

noise from gearbox

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak at oil cooler

top engine damp

Pass 21 May 2008 93,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Flap covering petrol cap missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Tyre worn out on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play N/S/F Rack-end

Fail 21 May 2008 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level low

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Flap covering petrol cap missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre under-inflated

N/S/R Tyre worn out on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play N/S/F Rack-end

Spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

fuel filler flap missing

fuel filler pipes corroded

load valve to offside and nearside rear flexi hoses brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre v low tread

offside front wiper arm touching bonnet in operation

oil cooler leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2005 66,614 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P120 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P120 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P120 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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