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P161 PKJ

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,334 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

advice under body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,566 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advice under body corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,884 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 74,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 May 2006 63,305 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel lines.

Fail 24 May 2006 63,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel lines.

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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P161 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P161 PKJ, 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 P161 PKJ registered?

P161 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P161 PKJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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