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P830 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,998 mi
Last recorded168,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 168,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 161,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 159,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 155,680 miles

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

rear number plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 150,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,208 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 145,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 141,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 141,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 134,217 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 134,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 122,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 116,740 miles

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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P830 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 76.9%.

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 P830 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 P830 CPF registered?

P830 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P830 CPF safe to buy?

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