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P360 MBY

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 67,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,592 miles

Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 65,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,098 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,553 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres spliting

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,668 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

nerside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,534 miles

front and rear number plates fading

front wipers split

Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates fading

front wipers split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,308 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 31,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2005 29,570 miles

play to steering rack

small judder to front brakes

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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P360 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P360 MBY, 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 P360 MBY registered?

P360 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P360 MBY safe to buy?

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