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P216 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,662 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,654 miles

general underside corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,654 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,025 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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P216 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P216 CPE, 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

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What year was P216 CPE registered?

P216 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P216 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 CPE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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