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P226 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,114 mi
Last recorded67,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 64,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 63,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 57,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,301 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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P226 CPF 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 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 P226 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 P226 CPF registered?

P226 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P226 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 CPF shows 12 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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