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P743 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,865 miles

Emissions not tested eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,017 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 56,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

eml light is on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,507 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,572 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,096 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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P743 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P743 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.

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What year was P743 CPF registered?

P743 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P743 CPF safe to buy?

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