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P331 OAR

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,606 mi
Last recorded167,606 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 OAR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 167,606 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2007 162,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 162,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 154,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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P331 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P331 OAR, 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 P331 OAR registered?

P331 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P331 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 OAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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