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P915 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,668 mi
Last recorded176,668 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 176,668 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 164,873 miles

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

bonnit catch worn

front of car damaged

oil cooler leaking

radiator bent and leaking

stone chip in headlight

Pass 23 May 2012 155,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 145,227 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 145,227 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 134,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,038 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 126,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 114,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 114,374 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 99,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 85,004 miles

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

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

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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P915 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P915 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.

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What year was P915 CPF registered?

P915 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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