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P323 DSS

1997 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,934 mi
Last recorded116,934 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 DSS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 116,934 miles

Battery insecure

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear join with offside rear brake hose.

significant corrosion on front and rear steering/suspension components, front and rear brake components and structural mounting areas.

strongly advise both sides rear brake discs slightly pitted.Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 116,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear join with offside rear brake hose.

significant corrosion on front and rear steering/suspension components, front and rear brake components and structural mounting areas.

strongly advise both sides rear brake discs slightly pitted.Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 19 Oct 2008 113,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

strongly advise deep surface corrosion but considered excessive,on all exposed metal components and panels underside of vehicle,in particular,brake discs,suspension coil springs and suspension mountings.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,628 miles

n/s/rear brake brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/rear brake back plate corrded away part of it missing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 110,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/rear brake brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/rear brake back plate corrded away part of it missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 105,061 miles

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Fail 12 Sep 2006 105,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/s/f outer c.v. gaiter starting to split in folds.

N/s/r fog light lens repair is losing its colour.

Steering wheel cover is a loose fit on s/wheel.

Various obstructions to foward vision around dash etc..

Fail 8 Sep 2006 105,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fuel filler pipes in rusty condishon

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 DSS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P323 DSS, 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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P323 DSS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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