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P107 SPP

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 SPP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 136,899 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 136,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 131,625 miles

centre exhaust weld broken

front discs corroded slightly on inner edges

some corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Fail 4 May 2012 131,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust weld broken

front discs corroded slightly on inner edges

some corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Pass 5 May 2011 125,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 125,215 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,013 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,923 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 119,920 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER PIPES.

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION, REAR BRAKES, REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,984 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT. ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPES. ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR ANTI ROLL BAR COMPONENTS.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 115,984 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT. ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPES. ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR ANTI ROLL BAR COMPONENTS.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,031 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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P107 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P107 SPP, 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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What year was P107 SPP registered?

P107 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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