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P129 CPR

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,669 mi
Last recorded151,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 CPR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 151,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 145,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 135,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 133,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 121,364 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 28 May 2019 121,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2018 108,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 108,331 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,313 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Non Standard Seats Fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Non Standard Seats Fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,116 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,988 miles

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

brake fliud low

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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P129 CPR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P129 CPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P129 CPR registered?

P129 CPR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P129 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 CPR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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