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P312 WKG

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 WKG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,075 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,730 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,536 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 58,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,748 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,507 miles

rear pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,818 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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P312 WKG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P312 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

P312 WKG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P312 WKG safe to buy?

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