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P309 PVR

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 PVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,024 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 153,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure securing bolt snapped (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

n/s/r road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2014 151,503 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

general corrosion under vehicle, also suspension components.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 151,503 miles

general corrosion under vehicle, also suspension components.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 146,802 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 146,586 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 142,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 140,726 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 137,265 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 133,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 133,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

advise corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2007 125,898 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 125,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 117,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 117,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 PVR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PVR, 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 PVR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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