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P659 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,709 mi
Last recorded104,709 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,709 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,705 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,263 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and perished

slight leak on rear of exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,333 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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P659 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P659 CPE, 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 P659 CPE registered?

P659 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P659 CPE safe to buy?

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