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P581 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,888 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,884 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 111,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,182 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,074 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 79,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 54,460 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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P581 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P581 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 P581 CPF registered?

P581 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P581 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 CPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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