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P145 FBL

1997 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear pads wearin low

slight judder at front brakes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,936 miles

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

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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P145 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P145 FBL, 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 P145 FBL registered?

P145 FBL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P145 FBL safe to buy?

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