MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,351 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
under trays fitted.
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to brake pipes.
corrosion to fuel lines.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P161 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P161 PKJ safe to buy?
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