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P157 GPH

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 GPH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 93,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front wheels have play

Fail 5 May 2012 93,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,452 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

GIVEN BENIFIT ON EXHAUST SOUND

NSF WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

SMALL NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 4 May 2011 87,452 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

GIVEN BENIFIT ON EXHAUST SOUND

NSF WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

SMALL NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 May 2010 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 71,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,030 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 41,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 41,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P157 GPH is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P157 GPH, 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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P157 GPH is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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