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P882 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,785 mi
Last recorded149,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,785 miles

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

clutch worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 149,780 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 26 Jan 2008 133,895 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 133,895 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 121,875 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jan 2007 121,875 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jan 2007 121,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 109,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P882 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P882 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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What year was P882 CPF registered?

P882 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P882 CPF safe to buy?

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