MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear pipe rusty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear service brake just met requrement
Front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc in very poor condition(new discs recommended)
Offside Front indicator lamp damaged
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc in very poor condition(new discs recommended)
Offside Front indicator lamp damaged
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel filler neck and breather pipes corroded
oil leak
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre worn low on edges
offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
advanced corrosion in fuel filler/breather pipes
damage to offside front indicator lamp
damp at base of radiator
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
advanced corrosion in fuel filler/breather pipes
borderline corrosion/deterioration in centre exhaust section at rear flange area
damage to offside front indicator lamp
damp at base of radiator
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advanced corrosion in fuel filler pipe/s
borderline deterioration/corrosion in rear exhaust box to centre section flange areas
coolant leak radiator area
engine oil level low
nearside rear seat belt reel difficult to pull out
offside front lower suspension ball joint locking device requires attention
centre to rear exhaust connection in poor condition
nearside rear brake disc in poor condition
offside front tyre worn to 2.3mm
offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
centre to rear exhaust connection in poor condition
nearside rear brake disc in poor condition
offside front tyre worn to 2.3mm
offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
centre to rear exhaust connection corroded
corrosion in fuel filler neck
nearside wiper blade in poor condition
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
centre to rear exhaust connection corroded
corrosion in fuel filler neck
nearside wiper blade in poor condition
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
hole in o/s dip beam headlight
hole in o/s full beam headlight
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)
hole in o/s dip beam headlight
hole in o/s full beam headlight
screw in n/s/r tyre tread
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P156 DPF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 P156 DPF, 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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P156 DPF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 March 1997.
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