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P351 XWS

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,503 mi
Last recorded221,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 221,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 200,020 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 199,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 195,034 miles

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

both dip beams suspect ???

Fail 23 May 2008 195,034 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both dip beams suspect ???

Pass 28 Nov 2006 182,317 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2006 182,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2005 154,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2005 154,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P351 XWS, 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 P351 XWS registered?

P351 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P351 XWS safe to buy?

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