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P376 MBY

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,232 mi
Last recorded167,232 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 167,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 167,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,758 miles

brake pedal has travel

exhaust noisy and only just met requirement

Pass 13 Mar 2012 150,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 145,200 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 137,980 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 137,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 123,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 123,056 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 105,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,026 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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P376 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P376 MBY, 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 P376 MBY registered?

P376 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P376 MBY safe to buy?

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