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P678 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,358 mi
Last recorded118,358 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 118,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 116,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 104,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,489 miles

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

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

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 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P678 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P678 CPF registered?

P678 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P678 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 CPF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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