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P978 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,980 miles

N/S Door mirror glass is cracked.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

O/S/R Light cluster lens is damaged.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,598 miles

N/S Door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,014 miles

N/S Door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,380 miles

N/S Door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,867 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,671 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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P978 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P978 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 P978 CPF registered?

P978 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P978 CPF safe to buy?

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