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P19 PHJ

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,467 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,374 miles

Corrosion to most suspension parts

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,309 miles

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

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

general underbody and components corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside areas of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover/ seepage of grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake calipers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met requirements advise changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,666 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,410 miles

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 59,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,790 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,139 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,720 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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P19 PHJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P19 PHJ, 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 P19 PHJ registered?

P19 PHJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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