1997 Toyota Carina E 1.8L Petrol · P978 CPF
1997 Toyota Carina E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 92,890 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,890 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
P978 CPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 92,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P978 CPF Mileage History
- 23/09/202189,380 mi
- 04/10/202290,014 mi+634 mi
- 05/10/202390,598 mi+584 mi
- 03/10/202490,980 mi+382 mi
- 07/10/202592,890 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P978 CPF 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 (P978 CPF) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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