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P502 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,730 mi
Last recorded124,730 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 124,730 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

drivers wiper slightly torn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

drivers wiper slightly torn

Pass 26 Apr 2008 106,289 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 101,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 91,844 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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P502 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P502 CPE, 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 P502 CPE registered?

P502 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P502 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 CPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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