MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
power steering fluid level low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
power steering fluid level low
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm, 185 65 r14 86 h
offside front tyre worn to 2mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P518 CPL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P518 CPL, 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 P518 CPL registered?
P518 CPL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P518 CPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P518 CPL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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