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P918 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 149,451 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Jan 2011 143,972 miles

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)

n/s front inner rack joint slightly worn

o/s front inner rack joint very worn

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2010 137,962 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 137,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 125,127 miles

n/s rear anti roll bar link slight play in lower joint

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P918 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P918 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.

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What year was P918 CPE registered?

P918 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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