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P943 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,342 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,342 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management light on

radiator in poor condition

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning lamp remains illuminated on dash

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F tyre tread depth on legal limit - advise replacement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stonechip in N/S headlamp lens

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning lamp remains illuminated on dash

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F tyre tread depth on legal limit - advise replacement

Stonechip in N/S headlamp lens

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,649 miles

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

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

air bag light on engine light on

pin hole in n/s head light lense

Fail 27 Oct 2007 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery power low

front number plate cracked at tine of test

Pass 27 Oct 2007 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery power low

front number plate cracked at tine of test

Pass 15 Jul 2006 83,585 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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P943 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 P943 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 P943 CPE registered?

P943 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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