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P317 UUS

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 72,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine misfire evident

Pass 28 May 2021 72,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear high level brake light not work

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,503 miles

slight play in n/s/r swing arm bush

Pass 25 May 2011 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,310 miles

play in n/s/r front trailing arm bush

Fail 21 May 2010 72,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

adv rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

strong adv nearside rear suspension arm outer bush has movement

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,369 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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P317 UUS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UUS, 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 P317 UUS registered?

P317 UUS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P317 UUS safe to buy?

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