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P678 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,776 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges bald tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking near pump (2.3.3b)

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

Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges bald tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,008 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,936 miles

very slight wear in nearside front lower arm outer balljoint-detected.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,248 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,536 miles

offside rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

offside rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,187 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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P678 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P678 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 P678 CPE registered?

P678 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P678 CPE safe to buy?

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