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P34 FVN

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,703 mi
Last recorded191,703 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 FVN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2011 191,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 191,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,378 miles

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

rear num plate slight disc

Fail 24 Feb 2009 173,927 miles

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

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

slight discolouration to rear plate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 173,927 miles

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

slight discolouration to rear plate

Pass 5 Jan 2008 163,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 161,171 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 152,339 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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P34 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P34 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P34 FVN registered?

P34 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 January 1997.

Is P34 FVN safe to buy?

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