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P241 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,994 mi
Last recorded159,994 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 159,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 146,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 138,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 138,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 133,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 127,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 120,881 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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P241 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P241 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

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What year was P241 CPF registered?

P241 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P241 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 CPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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