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P390 VHR

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

174,912 mi
Last recorded174,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 VHR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 174,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 174,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 174,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 170,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 169,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 168,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 167,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 165,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 162,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 153,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 149,677 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 121,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

all 4 tyre valves slighty cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,412 miles

Nearside 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 27 Jun 2006 90,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 85,506 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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P390 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P390 VHR, 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 P390 VHR registered?

P390 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P390 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 VHR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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