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P317 GEF

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,646 mi
Last recorded57,646 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 GEF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,465 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank and filler pipes corroded

spare tyre pressure low

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 26,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nsr tyre side wall cracking

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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P317 GEF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P317 GEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P317 GEF registered?

P317 GEF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P317 GEF safe to buy?

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