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P372 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,061 mi
Last recorded135,061 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,061 miles

Front 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)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,344 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 115,749 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 115,736 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light staying on

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,158 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 113,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 106,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 102,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 102,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 93,918 miles

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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P372 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 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 P372 CPF, 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.

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P372 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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