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P128 FBL

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,225 mi
Last recorded218,225 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 218,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 210,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 202,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 193,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 180,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 169,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 155,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,984 miles

o/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 98,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 98,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 96,829 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 95,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all rear suspension components have corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 9 May 2009 93,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,251 miles

slight drag on o/s front wheel advise check,front brake pads are worn to replacement level

Pass 20 Nov 2006 88,134 miles

n/s/r tyre odd size slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2005 84,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 84,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P128 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P128 FBL, 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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P128 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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