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P203 OKE

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 OKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 125,616 miles

Front 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 125,561 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre over 12 years old

Pass 18 Aug 2011 113,078 miles

rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 113,078 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bonnett releasc catch dose not opperate correctley.

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 May 2008 74,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 46,747 miles

ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW + NAIL IN TREAD IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

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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P203 OKE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P203 OKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P203 OKE registered?

P203 OKE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P203 OKE safe to buy?

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