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P323 DNP

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,843 mi
Last recorded77,843 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 DNP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,499 miles

Slight Gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2022 70,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Slight Gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,387 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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P323 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P323 DNP, 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 P323 DNP registered?

P323 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P323 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P323 DNP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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