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P456 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,417 mi
Last recorded180,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 180,417 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 172,828 miles

engine light

front and rear number plates poor condition

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

slight play in rear d rubbers

Fail 16 Jan 2016 172,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light

front and rear number plates poor condition

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

slight play in rear d rubbers

Pass 19 Jan 2015 162,378 miles

engine light on

slight play in n/s front track rod end

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 162,378 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

slight play in n/s front track rod end

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 154,114 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

n/s front tyre getting low

rear brake pipe forming slight corrosion

slight play in steering

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 144,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid below max

front brake pads are in the limit

o/s front tyre is on the limit

rear brake pipes are forming corrosion

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2012 137,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

brake fliud below max line

engine light is on

limited vision on front brake pads (possibly low)

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes forming rust

rear to load valve brake pipes forming rust

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 131,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 125,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 119,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,050 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 114,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 106,189 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes-may soon need replacing.

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm-may soon need replacing.

slight play in steering rack.

stonechip in offside headlight.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 99,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 99,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P456 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P456 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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P456 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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