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P29 LFS

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,525 mi
Last recorded81,525 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 LFS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,501 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os r sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under floor under sealed

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,496 miles

both rear lower sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,937 miles

both rear lower sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,669 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,989 miles

under side of vehicle and suspension rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,594 miles

front bed slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,184 miles

+battery terminal loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sussension bed dorroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,724 miles

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,538 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,538 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion started on fuel tank and rear chassis legs

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,498 miles

Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Renewed & As Left From VT32/122462246034, 11/02/2006.

Fail 11 Feb 2006 42,498 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion @ Vehicle Under Points, Both Front & Rear Wings Slightly Damaged, Fuel Tank Filler Tubes Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P29 LFS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P29 LFS, 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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P29 LFS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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