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P878 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 126,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear anti roll bar links have slight movement in them

Pass 27 May 2010 110,068 miles

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front indicator lens crackewd

offside front wingmirror missing

Fail 24 May 2010 110,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front indicator lens crackewd

offside front wingmirror missing

Pass 7 May 2009 95,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,147 miles

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

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

Offfside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,618 miles

FAN BELT FRAYED

Pass 28 Sep 2005 65,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 65,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P878 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P878 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P878 CPF registered?

P878 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P878 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 CPF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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