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P642 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,054 mi
Last recorded84,054 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,054 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,268 miles

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

rear no plate marked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,973 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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P642 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P642 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 P642 CPF registered?

P642 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P642 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 CPF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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