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P344 TMB

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 TMB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,680 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose.

offside rear brake disc rusty.

rear inner sills to floor starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,102 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose.

offside rear brake disc rusty.

rear inner sills to floor starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,045 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,805 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 73,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2007 71,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 69,271 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 TMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P344 TMB, 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 TMB registered?

P344 TMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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