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P373 RVG

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,997 mi
Last recorded104,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,997 miles

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

heavy corrossion on both rear inner sills

hevi corrossion on rear suspension crossmember

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,711 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 99,706 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,464 miles

damage to n/s front outer sill

Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,415 miles

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

damage to n/s front outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,193 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 84,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P373 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P373 RVG, 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 P373 RVG registered?

P373 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P373 RVG safe to buy?

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