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P283 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,848 miles

all brake pipes greased

both sills covered in underseal

exhaust been repaired at centre section

fuel pipes greased

slight play at both front droplinks

slight play at both rear droplinks

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at ends have been greased over (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front exhaust system repaired with sealing paste

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,096 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,096 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,127 miles

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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P283 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P283 CPE, 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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P283 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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