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P123 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,811 mi
Last recorded154,811 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 May 2017 154,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 149,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,862 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 137,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 133,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,726 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 119,146 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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P123 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P123 CPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P123 CPF?

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What year was P123 CPF registered?

P123 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P123 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 CPF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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