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P186 LJM

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 LJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,995 miles

Nearside outer cv boot seaping

Offside Front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear shock absorber seaping

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,072 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,906 miles

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

Front and rear tyres are a differant size -- Front 205/55 R15 - Rear 205/50 R15

Front brake discs worn

Front wiper blades slightly loose

N/S Headlamp beam image poor -- N/S headlamp chipped and holed -- N/S headlamp is damp

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front and rear tyres are a differant size -- Front 205/55 R15 - Rear 205/50 R15

Front brake discs worn

Front wiper blades slightly loose

N/S Headlamp beam image poor -- N/S headlamp chipped and holed -- N/S headlamp is damp

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,879 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 64,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

offside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 15 May 2006 50,351 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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P186 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P186 LJM, 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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P186 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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