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P180 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,136 mi
Last recorded201,136 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 201,136 miles

vehical undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2022 201,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

vehical undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2021 198,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehical undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 195,485 miles

underside of vehical undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2019 192,558 miles

vehical undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,593 miles

vehical undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2017 185,205 miles

vehical undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 181,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 181,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 176,270 miles

vehical undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2015 176,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

vehical undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2014 171,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 171,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 167,174 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2013 167,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 161,316 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered in underseal.

underseal on underside of vehicle.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 161,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise slight travel on foot brake.

brake pipes covered in underseal.

unable to see front brakes.

underseal on underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 156,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 156,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 151,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 145,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 138,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 138,724 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 130,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 121,528 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 121,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P180 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P180 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.

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What year was P180 CPF registered?

P180 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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