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P344 SGK

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 164,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 161,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 154,277 miles

Rear exhaust joint rusty.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 147,530 miles

rear exhaust joint weak & rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,107 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 132,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 132,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 126,506 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

exhaust flange rusty.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 118,561 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 118,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 110,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 105,378 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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P344 SGK is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P344 SGK, 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 P344 SGK registered?

P344 SGK is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P344 SGK safe to buy?

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