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P610 CPJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 CPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 132,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,302 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 123,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,881 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 118,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 113,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,870 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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P610 CPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P610 CPJ, 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 P610 CPJ registered?

P610 CPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P610 CPJ safe to buy?

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