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P351 LWE

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,044 mi
Last recorded76,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 LWE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,044 miles

Offside sill cover not secured

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,044 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside sill cover not secured

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,682 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P351 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey 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 P351 LWE, 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 P351 LWE registered?

P351 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P351 LWE safe to buy?

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