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P336 XFR

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 XFR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 159,083 miles

long hand brake

screw in offside front tyre can not be repaired 205/55/15

Fail 30 Oct 2012 159,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long hand brake

screw in offside front tyre can not be repaired 205/55/15

Pass 25 Nov 2011 155,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 155,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 155,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 153,799 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 153,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 147,725 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 147,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 138,631 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 138,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 127,421 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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P336 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P336 XFR, 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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P336 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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