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P272 RHJ

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,691 mi
Last recorded179,691 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 RHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 179,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 179,878 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 179,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 166,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 148,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 148,043 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 129,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 91,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Speedometer inoperative

Pass 26 May 2012 72,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 27 May 2011 70,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Fail 29 May 2010 68,205 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 68,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,568 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 59,373 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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P272 RHJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P272 RHJ, 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 P272 RHJ registered?

P272 RHJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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