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N102 PJO

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,559 mi
Last recorded172,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 PJO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 172,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security parts outer sill and under body covered in under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat reclining sticking

Pass 18 Jan 2021 172,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 171,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 169,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under sealed heavy (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavily under sealed over areas it failed on (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear half veihcle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

co high

petrol flap very stiff to open

Fail 19 Jan 2019 169,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear half veihcle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

co high

petrol flap very stiff to open

Fail 18 Jan 2019 169,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 169,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 167,568 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 167,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded &loose

Offside Rear service brakes low on effort

Pass 23 Nov 2016 164,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 162,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 159,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 152,562 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing. Exhaust in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 152,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust tail pipe missing. Exhaust in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 138,449 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 138,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 132,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 132,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,136 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 116,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 28 Nov 2007 103,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 95,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 17 Nov 2005 85,375 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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N102 PJO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 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 Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N102 PJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N102 PJO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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