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P144 DUY

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,143 mi
Last recorded107,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 DUY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,519 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 103,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,134 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 102,134 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,475 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,334 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 99,334 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,905 miles

1 out of 4 washer jets nw

front tyres bald on inner edge

os mirror vibrates

Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

1 out of 4 washer jets nw

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres bald on inner edge

os mirror vibrates

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,601 miles

1 out of 4 washers nw

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

os mirror becoming loose

rear discs scorred

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,601 miles

1 out of 4 washers nw

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

os mirror becoming loose

rear discs scorred

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,996 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,912 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,765 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 64,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,293 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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P144 DUY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P144 DUY, 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 P144 DUY registered?

P144 DUY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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