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P869 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,820 mi
Last recorded201,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 201,820 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 201,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 198,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 185,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 174,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 166,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 166,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 160,280 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 160,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2015 153,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 153,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 153,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,054 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 148,052 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 144,150 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 141,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 141,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe muonting rubber split buit not resaulting in any ecxessive movemant

Pass 29 Sep 2008 137,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 133,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 116,346 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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P869 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 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 P869 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 P869 CPF registered?

P869 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P869 CPF shows 21 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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