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P717 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 117,480 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,990 miles

Rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

Slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Fail 20 Oct 2008 107,990 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

Slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,773 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2007 100,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,557 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar drop link slight play

n/s/f steering rack slight play

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 21 Oct 2005 88,647 miles

front pads next service

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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P717 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P717 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 P717 CPE registered?

P717 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P717 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 CPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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