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P690 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,213 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in the ball joints

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 4 Nov 2014 118,199 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in the ball joints

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,918 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 111,852 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,123 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 84,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 78,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 78,160 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,857 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P690 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P690 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P690 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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