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P387 LLR

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,362 mi
Last recorded177,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 LLR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 177,362 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 177,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 166,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 166,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both outer drive shaft boots perishing. †

exhaust corroded.

imbalance to rear brakes.

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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P387 LLR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P387 LLR, 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 P387 LLR registered?

P387 LLR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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