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P580 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 125,538 miles

engine management light lit indicating a fault

internals of the cat are loose and rattling

o/s/f indicator lens broken

vehicle only just scraped through the emissions test

Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,538 miles

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

engine management light lit indicating a fault

internals of the cat are loose and rattling

o/s/f indicator lens broken

vehicle only just scraped through the emissions test

Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,375 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 113,025 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,840 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outter edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,793 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,546 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Oct 2006 87,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,114 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,114 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)

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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P580 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P580 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P580 CPF registered?

P580 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P580 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 CPF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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