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P322 PPW

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

269,951 mi
Last recorded269,951 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 PPW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 269,951 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SAT NAV (8.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HOUSINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES RUBBING ON DIRT SHIELD

BOTH REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED AWAY

BOTH SCREEN WASH JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON WEAR MARKERS

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S DRIVESHAFT DAMPER FAILED

O/S/F BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY

PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD, STEERING RACK END

SAT NAV OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW

SLIGHT LEAK AT CATALYTIC CONVERTER

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, FUEL AND VENT PIPES

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

FUEL TANK EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 251,944 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 251,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Both front tyres very badly worn inner edge

Corrosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Severe corrosion on off side rear brake disc

Pass 18 Sep 2013 235,330 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Fuel filler neck corroding

Nearside front seatbelt retraction weak

Slight leak exhaust front flexi

Fail 18 Sep 2013 235,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipes corroding

Fuel filler neck corroding

Nearside front seatbelt retraction weak

Slight leak exhaust front flexi

Pass 17 Sep 2012 213,266 miles

Corrosion on chassis at rear

Exhaust emissions eratic

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2012 213,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Corrosion on chassis at rear

Exhaust emissions eratic

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 188,000 miles

Corrosion on rear on chasis

Exhaust emissions eratic

Front disc brakes in poor condition

Near side headlamp cracked

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Aug 2011 188,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Corrosion on rear on chasis

Exhaust emissions eratic

Front disc brakes in poor condition

Near side headlamp cracked

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Aug 2010 171,328 miles

Corrosion on rear chasis legs

Exhaust emissions eratic

Rear brake discs corroded

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Aug 2009 163,934 miles

Bonnet catch stickey

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Exaust emissions eratic

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 163,934 miles

Bonnet catch stickey

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Exaust emissions eratic

Pass 20 Aug 2008 155,213 miles

Near side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 155,213 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet catch stickey

Near side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2007 147,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 147,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 139,351 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 125,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s main beam lamp lens cracked

n/s/r footbrake efficiency low

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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P322 PPW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P322 PPW, 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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P322 PPW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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