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P859 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,513 mi
Last recorded88,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,513 miles

n/s/doors impact damaged

n/s/rear lamp slightly crack

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/doors impact damaged

n/s/rear lamp slightly crack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,630 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,551 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f flexible brake hose corroded

o/s/r axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 70,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 62,829 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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P859 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P859 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 P859 CPE registered?

P859 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P859 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 CPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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