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P133 LRD

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,076 mi
Last recorded108,076 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 LRD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,877 miles

aftermarket ex fitted

different size front and rear road wheels

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear view mirror insecure

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 104,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aftermarket ex fitted

different size front and rear road wheels

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear view mirror insecure

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 98,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,820 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,809 miles

front discs slight wear

Fail 18 Nov 2010 94,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,894 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,034 miles

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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P133 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P133 LRD, 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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P133 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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