1997 Toyota Carina E 1.8L Petrol · P313 CPE
1997 Toyota Carina E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 169,473 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
P313 CPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 169,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P313 CPE Mileage History
- 05/11/2022164,626 mi
- 08/11/2023167,191 mi+2,565 mi
- 09/11/2023167,192 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2024168,789 mi+1,597 mi
- 20/10/2025169,473 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 1,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P313 CPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina E (P313 CPE) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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