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P312 PKL

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 PKL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 148,741 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 148,349 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 127,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 127,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 122,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 108,508 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 108,216 miles

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

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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P312 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P312 PKL, 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 P312 PKL registered?

P312 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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