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P364 SMB

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,919 mi
Last recorded183,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP364 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 183,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 180,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 173,718 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 173,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 168,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 162,059 miles

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

rear no.plate slight delaminaion

Fail 29 Jul 2010 162,059 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear no.plate slight delaminaion

Pass 24 Jul 2009 156,628 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 156,628 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 152,634 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 152,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 147,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 141,961 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 141,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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P364 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P364 SMB, 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 P364 SMB registered?

P364 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P364 SMB safe to buy?

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