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P166 NWE

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NWE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 122,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,816 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,815 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,323 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,362 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre perrished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres on 3.5 to 4mm

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake bind o/s rear

front tyres on 3.5 to 4mm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,452 miles

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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P166 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P166 NWE, 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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P166 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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