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P129 VRE

1997 Toyota Celsior

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,315 mi
Last recorded48,315 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 VRE
MakeToyota
ModelCelsior
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 48,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 41,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 34,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 32,569 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 27,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,262 miles

Front Both front tyres worn inner edge

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,262 miles

Front Both front tyres worn inner edge

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,992 miles

all four tyres cut on inner walls

How Reliable is the Toyota Celsior?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,904
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
fog lamp not working 11
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P129 VRE is a 1997 Toyota Celsior in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Toyota Celsior fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P129 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celsior typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celsior is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P129 VRE registered?

P129 VRE is a 1997 Toyota Celsior, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P129 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 VRE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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