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P589 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,224 miles

water leaking from core plug

engine management light staying on

exhaust blowing slightly

front number plate deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play in both steering arms/joints

Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on

exhaust blowing slightly

front number plate deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play in both steering arms/joints

water leaking from core plug

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 102,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 92,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,700 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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P589 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P589 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 P589 CPF registered?

P589 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P589 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 CPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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