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P305 UNW

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,446 mi
Last recorded132,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 UNW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 132,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked and split on top (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting on chassis corroded and missing, but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 129,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center section flange corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking tank breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer to center section mounting inn poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,890 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer to center section mounting inn poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,290 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler neck and breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,208 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,194 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,194 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,129 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,332 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,779 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,657 miles

battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,305 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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P305 UNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P305 UNW, 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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P305 UNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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