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P411 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 163,223 miles

all rear brake pipe cover in copper grease

o/s rear worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 144,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 144,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,771 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 118,771 miles

Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 107,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,871 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 89,871 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2008 76,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,213 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,334 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 163,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Air bag system warning lamp is on indicating a fault.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,612 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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P411 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P411 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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What year was P411 CPF registered?

P411 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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