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P171 ONM

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 ONM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 115,705 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 107,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 107,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,089 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 12 May 2008 86,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,832 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deform.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust flange corroding.

Pass 8 May 2006 59,155 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

rear silencer/int pipe flange corroded.

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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P171 ONM is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P171 ONM, 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 P171 ONM registered?

P171 ONM is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P171 ONM safe to buy?

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