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P984 CPF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,640 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 91,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,100 miles

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

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

nearside head light damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,035 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

nearside head light damaged

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P984 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P984 CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P984 CPF registered?

P984 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P984 CPF safe to buy?

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