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P188 POT

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,113 mi
Last recorded174,113 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 POT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 174,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge,and slight deterioration outer sidewall,no cords visible

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2017 174,108 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 nut (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 nut (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint holed and blowing (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge,and slight deterioration outer sidewall,no cords visible

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

suspension spring lowering kit fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 171,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

suspension spring lowering kit fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 171,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

all 4 brake backing plates badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 171,360 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

all 4 brake backing plates badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,876 miles

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 166,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 155,085 miles

modified suspension fitted.All seated corerctly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 143,977 miles

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

modified suspension fitted all round.Spring all locate when suspension lowered back to ground.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Fail 4 Apr 2013 143,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

modified suspension fitted all round.Spring all locate when suspension lowered back to ground.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Mar 2012 138,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 132,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 127,142 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of retest

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2009 127,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 114,251 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 114,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,048 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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P188 POT is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P188 POT, 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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P188 POT is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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