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P136 JMC

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 JMC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 54,869 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,946 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 51,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,534 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,356 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,534 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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P136 JMC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P136 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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What year was P136 JMC registered?

P136 JMC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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