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P281 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,573 miles

movement in rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

nearside front tyre wearing out on outer edge only passes due to raised tread pattern,advise replacement soon.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wall perishing.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 144,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

movement in rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

nearside front tyre wearing out on outer edge only passes due to raised tread pattern,advise replacement soon.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wall perishing.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 137,674 miles

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

slight movement in rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 137,674 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads getting thin.

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

slight movement in rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 130,617 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,close to limit.

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 123,695 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,057 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 111,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,104 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P281 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P281 CPF registered?

P281 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P281 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 CPF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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