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P352 XAB

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 XAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2016 119,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 111,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 105,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 94,188 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

General corrosion of all front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 88,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,649 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,170 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake balance getting close to the limit

Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,319 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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P352 XAB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P352 XAB, 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 P352 XAB registered?

P352 XAB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P352 XAB safe to buy?

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