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P962 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2019 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,852 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,206 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,206 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 108,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,280 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 86,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,441 miles

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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P962 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P962 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 P962 CPF registered?

P962 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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