MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P120 CPE registered?
P120 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P120 CPE safe to buy?
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