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P347 RBP

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,329 mi
Last recorded154,329 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 154,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

passenger seat belts missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 154,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and stepping in the tread

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre warn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and stepping in tread

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,007 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,507 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 135,106 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

knock from steering rack

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,306 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 128,306 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 125,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 120,256 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 120,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 113,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 113,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 105,264 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 105,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres are 's' rated

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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P347 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P347 RBP, 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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P347 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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