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P127 XNJ

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,662 mi
Last recorded78,662 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,810 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 70,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 67,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,169 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

movement in n/s wheel

Pass 29 May 2013 59,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,872 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deterioted

idle speed on limit

nearside sills slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,872 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deterioted

idle speed on limit

nearside sills slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,633 miles

damage to nearside outersills

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to wheel bindiong

Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to nearside outersills

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to wheel bindiong

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 48,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,468 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,468 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,295 miles

exhust corroded badly at joint between centre and rear pipes

rear number plate poor

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 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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