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P183 VSU

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 VSU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 125,559 miles

All under vehicle corrosion, Inc steering and suspension components

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear subframe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,803 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,775 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 116,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both of outer body sills fitted with side plastic skirt boards preventing viewing of sills

centre exhaust slight blowing

offside rear shock less damping effect

rear exhaust silencer heat shield hanging loose

Pass 10 May 2012 109,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front screen (scratches).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 10 May 2011 107,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

condition of front screen (scratches).

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 11 May 2010 104,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of exhaust join at rear (corroded) .

condition of front screen scratches .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

nearside front (side wall damamge) .

Fail 7 May 2010 104,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of exhaust join at rear (corroded) .

condition of front screen scratches .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

nearside front (side wall damamge) .

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,469 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of nearside front brake (operation) .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Apr 2008 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear number plate .

condition of front windscreen .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 18 Apr 2008 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear number plate .

condition of front windscreen .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,037 miles

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

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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P183 VSU is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P183 VSU, 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 P183 VSU registered?

P183 VSU is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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