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P125 MKE

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,390 mi
Last recorded178,390 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 MKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 178,390 miles

engine burning oil slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2013 178,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine burning oil slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 172,984 miles

slight misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 10 Jul 2012 172,984 miles

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

slight misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Jun 2011 162,206 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 162,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 145,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 145,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 128,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,566 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,924 miles

both centre and rear section exhust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 63,164 miles

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

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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P125 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P125 MKE, 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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P125 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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