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P286 SNO

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,132 mi
Last recorded176,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 SNO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 176,132 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint to rear all four (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covers fited

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2015 172,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 164,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 161,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 161,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 157,195 miles

exhaust joining flange between centre and rear sections heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 151,772 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,246 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre mis-shapen

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Fail 28 Oct 2010 148,218 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre mis-shapen

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 12 Oct 2009 144,379 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

different sizes and styles of wheels fitted on front and rear axles

offside front tyre on wear indicator bars

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

Pass 8 May 2008 140,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 138,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 138,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,293 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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P286 SNO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P286 SNO, 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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P286 SNO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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