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P167 DCJ

1997 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 DCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 107,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,594 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear shockers weak

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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P167 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P167 DCJ, 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 P167 DCJ registered?

P167 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P167 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 DCJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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