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P817 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,657 mi
Last recorded136,657 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 136,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 133,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 124,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 118,553 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 118,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,578 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,963 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,907 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 80,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P817 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P817 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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P817 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 March 1997.

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