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P287 GCF

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,446 mi
Last recorded205,446 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 GCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 205,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 195,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 186,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 165,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 161,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 160,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 160,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight misshape across tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer fixing clip slightly loose slight weeping at outer fixing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear bumper inner box has deep surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,193 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weap on steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside o/s front tyre worn slightly on oter edge

both rear disc back plates crroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 154,193 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weap on steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside o/s front tyre worn slightly on oter edge

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

both rear disc back plates crroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,448 miles

corrosion protection under rear end inc suspension arms

Pass 29 Mar 2014 147,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 141,005 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 141,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 137,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,949 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 134,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 130,678 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 130,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 109,020 miles

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Fail 29 May 2007 109,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P287 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P287 GCF, 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 P287 GCF registered?

P287 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P287 GCF safe to buy?

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