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P162 CTA

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,699 mi
Last recorded49,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 49,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,520 miles

(3.6C.1e)the brake fluid level has been overfilled

(3.6F)the rear brake load sensing valve may have an internal defect present,recommend service

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 22%,which is considered to be close to the legal limit,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,108 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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P162 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P162 CTA, 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 P162 CTA?

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What year was P162 CTA registered?

P162 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P162 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 CTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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