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P515 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,103 mi
Last recorded95,103 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2012 95,103 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 95,103 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,947 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 93,590 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 93,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,323 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,533 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 91,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,279 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 87,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 87,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P515 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P515 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 P515 CPF registered?

P515 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P515 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 CPF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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