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P135 FJF

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,295 mi
Last recorded157,295 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 FJF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 157,295 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded off but exhaust still secure

damage to n/s/r panel

front coil springs badly corroded

leak from oil cooler at front of vehicle

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

tailpipe joint badly corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 157,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

centre exhaust mount corroded off but exhaust still secure

damage to n/s/r panel

front coil springs badly corroded

leak from oil cooler at front of vehicle

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

tailpipe joint badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 153,194 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r panel

exhaust in very poor condition tailbiox joint badly corroded and centre mount corroded off but still secure

front discs very poor condition and o/s/f inner pad wearing low approx 3000 miles of wear remaining

front tyres on 4mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,194 miles

damage to n/s/r panel

exhaust in very poor condition tailbiox joint badly corroded and centre mount corroded off but still secure

front discs very poor condition and o/s/f inner pad wearing low approx 3000 miles of wear remaining

front tyres on 4mm

Pass 12 May 2011 148,335 miles

cat bolts and tailbox joint very badly corroded

fuel pipe filler and breather pipes under vehicle badly corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring very badly corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 148,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat bolts and tailbox joint very badly corroded

fuel pipe filler and breather pipes under vehicle badly corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring very badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 144,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 7 May 2009 141,185 miles

exhaust system corroded especially joints

Fail 7 May 2009 141,185 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded especially joints

Pass 10 May 2008 129,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 124,473 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 118,679 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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P135 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P135 FJF, 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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P135 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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