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P49 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,278 mi
Last recorded115,278 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre worn outer edge & slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking Slight worn ourt edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre worn outer edge & slight worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking Slight worn ourt edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 10 May 2012 86,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 83,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,957 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P49 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P49 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P49 CPF registered?

P49 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P49 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 CPF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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