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P372 FMO

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,557 mi
Last recorded160,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 FMO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 160,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe from filler neck to tank in very poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been welded

advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the system may require adjustment or repair

exhaust manifold heat shield missing

Fail 12 Jul 2022 160,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all four flexi brake hose s in secure and fouling on sharp parts nsf osf osr nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking ring insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking ring insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability nsr and osr insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe from filler neck to tank in very poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been welded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats collapssed at time of test ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the system may require adjustment or repair

exhaust manifold heat shield missing

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside reverse light not working

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

oil leak

rear sub frame rusty

wiper blades smear

Fail 24 Mar 2020 153,844 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside reverse light not working

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

oil leak

rear sub frame rusty

wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot in poor condition

all brake discs surface rust

both front shocks rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight play in rack ends

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,024 miles

underside of vehicle rusty but not holed

Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,023 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 132,022 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe leaking breather from tank corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake back plates corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 110,370 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,103 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,829 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

neaside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Aug 2010 103,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

neaside front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,395 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 94,644 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 89,989 miles

offside rear tyre side wall has light cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2007 89,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre side wall has light cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2006 82,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

idle speed slightly high but not outside emission limits

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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P372 FMO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P372 FMO, 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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P372 FMO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 February 1997.

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