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P365 PMB

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 164,788 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 158,065 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 158,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 151,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 151,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 141,498 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 141,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 117,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 106,647 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P365 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P365 PMB, 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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P365 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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