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P632 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,819 mi
Last recorded196,819 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 196,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 189,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 182,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 176,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 169,813 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 162,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 162,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 153,490 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 142,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2009 142,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 133,485 miles

front washers work off of rear washer switch

slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 13 May 2008 133,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front washers work off of rear washer switch

slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 21 May 2007 125,663 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 125,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 115,793 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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P632 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P632 CPF, 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 P632 CPF registered?

P632 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P632 CPF safe to buy?

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