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P202 NLA

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,050 mi
Last recorded182,050 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 182,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering joints

suspension bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 174,480 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 174,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 167,014 miles

brake pedal soft

engine oil light on -level between min & max

n/s headlight cracked & condensed

Fail 2 Jun 2008 167,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal soft

engine oil light on -level between min & max

n/s headlight cracked & condensed

Pass 11 May 2007 118,433 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 118,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 149,630 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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P202 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P202 NLA, 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 P202 NLA registered?

P202 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P202 NLA safe to buy?

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