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P917 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 23 Feb 2012 144,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,446 miles

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

ON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THE WIPERS WERENT INSECURE AND IS ACTUALLY SOME PLAY IN THE LINKAGE.

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

eml light on

play felt in steering

Fail 10 Feb 2011 137,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

play felt in steering

Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,489 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

both no. plates slightly deteriorated

slight play felt n/s steering

Pass 19 Feb 2009 128,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 128,042 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,118 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2008 121,118 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2007 115,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 115,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 100,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 100,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P917 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P917 CPE, 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 P917 CPE registered?

P917 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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