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P503 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine emits smoke on accelaration.

engine management light staying on.

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear.

parking brake lever has slight side play.

slight play to offside of steering rack.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,924 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 118,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 107,150 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 81,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,377 miles

front wiper motor noisey

Fail 26 Feb 2007 70,377 miles

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

front wiper motor noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,077 miles

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

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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P503 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 P503 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 P503 CPF registered?

P503 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P503 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 CPF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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