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P302 BUB

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,061 mi
Last recorded128,061 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 BUB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise damage to n/s/r qtr panel & rear bumper advise damage to n/s/f wing & bumper

Fail 7 Apr 2010 128,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise damage to n/s/r qtr panel & rear bumper advise damage to n/s/f wing & bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 97,990 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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P302 BUB 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 85.7%.

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 P302 BUB, 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 P302 BUB registered?

P302 BUB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P302 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P302 BUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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