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P195 XTC

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,511 mi
Last recorded214,511 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 214,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 213,814 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 213,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 211,750 miles

Front Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 208,944 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 208,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 206,116 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 203,009 miles

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 201,293 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

front flexi damaged

sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Aug 2019 197,926 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 193,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front section deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 188,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 181,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sided inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 181,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sided inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 171,500 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 160,784 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 152,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brakes noisey and discs corroded.

the exhaust middle and rear exsesivly corroded but not blowing.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 144,167 miles

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

corrosion to the front and rear exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2011 137,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 126,006 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 120,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 111,868 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

main beam headlamp glass damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2007 111,868 miles

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

front number plate damaged slightly

main beam headlamp glass damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 98,734 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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P195 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 P195 XTC, 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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P195 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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