MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/ sidewall slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust banging rear subframe
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/ sidewall slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust banging rear subframe
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P153 DCE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P153 DCE, 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 P153 DCE registered?
P153 DCE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 January 1997.
Is P153 DCE safe to buy?
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