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P145 YDS

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 YDS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 124,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,081 miles

tailgate hinge insecure n/s tailgate opens and closes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,257 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode drivers seat back spilt

Fail 19 Feb 2013 122,252 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fuel tank starting to corrode drivers seat back spilt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,208 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,200 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 114,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,458 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 103,455 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,109 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,216 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,493 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YDS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P145 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

P145 YDS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P145 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 YDS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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