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P1 RJK

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 RJK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,328 miles

surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,875 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,441 miles

rear brake pipes touching chasis but not a moving component

Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,441 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake pipes touching chasis but not a moving component

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,044 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding and slight lazy

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,468 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

r/n/s and r/o/s tyres on wear indiciators

Pass 17 Mar 2007 81,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 79,488 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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P1 RJK is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P1 RJK, 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 P1 RJK registered?

P1 RJK is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P1 RJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 RJK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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