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P370 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,597 mi
Last recorded11,597 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,597 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,119 miles

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

steeringrack has play in o.s

Fail 11 Jul 2011 113,117 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steeringrack has play in o.s

Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,343 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 110,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,137 miles

O.S.F HAS PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 10 Jul 2009 107,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O.S.F HAS PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 18 Jul 2008 103,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 97,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,461 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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P370 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P370 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 P370 CPF registered?

P370 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P370 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 CPF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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