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P289 WFG

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,723 mi
Last recorded59,723 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 WFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroded and flexi poor

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,670 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sight corrosion underside in places

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,933 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light in-op

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,810 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,323 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,663 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn./pitted (border line pass)

rear tyre valves deteriorated/perished/poor condition (border line pass)

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,152 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,729 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 15 May 2014 44,712 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil around steering rack

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 10 May 2013 42,815 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust harshley corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 17 May 2012 41,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked (not affecting legability of numbers or characters)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear service brakes noisy on application

rear tyres lightly perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,010 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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P289 WFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P289 WFG, 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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P289 WFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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