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P520 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,778 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear no/plates fading

general corrosion around front hubs

Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear no/plates fading

general corrosion around front hubs

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,434 miles

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

front number plate fading

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2008 64,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate fading

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,984 miles

front number plate fading

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,325 miles

front no plate slight damage

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,520 miles

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer and nail in tread

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre low tread and slight cracks

Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,755 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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P520 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P520 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 P520 CPE registered?

P520 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P520 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 CPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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