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P143 KKY

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KKY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,885 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,849 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,666 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 73,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,187 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,408 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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P143 KKY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P143 KKY, 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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P143 KKY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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