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P651 CPM

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 CPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 110,242 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 110,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,167 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEAKS EVIDENT >>> RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR INNER <>>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,813 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F INNER + CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEAKS EVIDENT >>> RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR INNER <>>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cracked side walls.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P651 CPM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P651 CPM, 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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P651 CPM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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