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P283 NVX

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,234 mi
Last recorded182,234 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 NVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 182,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 166,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 147,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 112,340 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,809 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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P283 NVX is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P283 NVX, 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 P283 NVX registered?

P283 NVX is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P283 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 NVX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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