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P393 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,796 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,380 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,380 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,628 miles

engine warning light on

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,823 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes greased

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,876 miles

em light on

os mirror - crack

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

em light on

os mirror - crack

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,377 miles

em light on

osf mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,591 miles

Oil leak

engine light showing fault.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,636 miles

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

marks in offside front seat belt webbing radiator corroded poor condition. brake pipes heavily greased brake pipes showing rust fuel breather pipes corroded. offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,636 miles

marks in offside front seat belt webbing radiator corroded poor condition. brake pipes heavily greased brake pipes showing rust fuel breather pipes corroded. offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,552 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,765 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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P393 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P393 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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P393 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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