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P128 JMC

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 JMC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,268 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,261 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,112 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,332 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,571 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,310 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 69,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,965 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 2 May 2006 54,658 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 54,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 JMC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P128 JMC, 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 JMC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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