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P372 OJA

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,480 mi
Last recorded198,480 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 OJA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 198,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 194,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 190,069 miles

surface corrosion on under body

Fail 1 Apr 2023 190,067 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 20 Apr 2022 187,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 187,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 187,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 182,307 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 182,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 182,207 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS PUMP DAMP

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 168,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 156,290 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 146,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 142,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 142,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 135,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 111,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 107,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 107,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 98,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 88,399 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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P372 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P372 OJA, 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 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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