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P559 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f brake disc cover noisey

Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f brake disc cover noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,705 miles

front registration plate cracked and delaminating

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked and delaminating

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,261 miles

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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P559 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P559 CPE, 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 P559 CPE registered?

P559 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P559 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 CPE shows 8 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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