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P309 CPB

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 CPB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,733 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,914 miles

Parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Oct 2011 114,889 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 96,258 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,448 miles

offside rear handbrake sounds rough/grinding in operation

Fail 17 Oct 2007 89,448 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear handbrake sounds rough/grinding in operation

Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,133 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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P309 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P309 CPB, 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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P309 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P309 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 CPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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