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P318 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 84,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,315 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,695 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 70,734 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,734 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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P318 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P318 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P318 CPF?

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What year was P318 CPF registered?

P318 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P318 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 CPF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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