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P127 FEP

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,129 mi
Last recorded164,129 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 164,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 163,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,103 miles

advise front brake pads wearing close to minimum depth of 1.5mm at time of test

advise nearside front cv gaitor deteriated at time of test ( owner is advised to replace shortly )

advise slight smearing to windscreen wiperblades at time of test ( owner is advised to consider replacement shortly )

Pass 18 Apr 2009 145,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 135,930 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 135,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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P127 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P127 FEP, 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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P127 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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