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P320 CPB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,804 mi
Last recorded125,804 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 CPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 125,804 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,419 miles

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

windscreen repaird a zone

Fail 4 Oct 2011 119,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen repaird a zone

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,625 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advcise nsr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 104,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,436 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 90,073 miles

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK NUCKLE JOINTS

Fail 3 Oct 2005 90,073 miles

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

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

SOME PLAY NOTED IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK NUCKLE JOINTS

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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P320 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P320 CPB, 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 P320 CPB registered?

P320 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P320 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 CPB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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