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P27 TGU

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,959 mi
Last recorded140,959 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 TGU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 140,959 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 134,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 134,066 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 134,064 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise underbody slight corroded

o/s/f brake sight binding on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 127,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise underbody slight corroded

o/s/f brake sight binding on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 122,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 118,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 118,820 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake pads look low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 111,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 106,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,534 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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P27 TGU is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P27 TGU, 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 P27 TGU registered?

P27 TGU is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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