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P172 JMS

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 JMS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 126,337 miles

slight corrosion throughout body (under vehicle)

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,633 miles

Front subframe and both nearside and offside lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Repair to offside sill at rear parcially covered by sill covers

Fail 16 Jun 2014 115,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front subframe and both nearside and offside lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 104,165 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange very heavy corrosion

fuel tank filler pipes heavy corrosion

Fail 11 May 2013 104,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre to rear exhaust flange very heavy corrosion

fuel tank filler pipes heavy corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 97,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 95,942 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advies rear backing plates rusty near & off sides

near side & off side outer sills have covers

rear subframe has some rust but not corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 94,162 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 94,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side & off side rear back plates rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,247 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 91,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,105 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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P172 JMS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P172 JMS, 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 P172 JMS registered?

P172 JMS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P172 JMS safe to buy?

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