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P965 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,634 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,666 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 116,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 113,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,768 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,764 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,483 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 102,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 91,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 91,290 miles

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

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

Exhaust system weak & corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 86,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,112 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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P965 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P965 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 P965 CPF registered?

P965 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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