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P110 GTV

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 125,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle has under body corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,626 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 121,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Steering locking device missing Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight grey smoke on acceleration

Fail 23 Feb 2024 115,025 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed co high reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour os ns front blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,556 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc contaminated Both sides front (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2010 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow at rear joint

fuel filler very rusty

o/s sill rusty

rear suspension arms very rusty

some wear in brake pedle

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,422 miles

fuel filler very rusty

o/s sill rusty

rear suspension arms very rusty

some wear in brake pedle

exhaust blow at rear joint

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,328 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs pitted

all rear susp arms rusty

n/s/f tyre worn and on limit

o/s/f tyre wall badly cracking,

oil on engine and steering

sills very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 83,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,900 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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P110 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P110 GTV, 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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P110 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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