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P427 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,675 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,675 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,152 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 123,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and crack .

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,734 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,734 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 96,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 72,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 72,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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P427 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P427 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P427 CPF registered?

P427 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P427 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 CPF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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