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P391 SGO

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 157,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smear slightly

both head lamp aims slightly diffused

both wish bone front bushes perished

different wheel fitted to offside rear

different wheel nut fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Jun 2010 157,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smear slightly

both head lamp aims slightly diffused

both wish bone front bushes perished

different wheel fitted to offside rear

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 143,630 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 134,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 124,236 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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P391 SGO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P391 SGO, 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 P391 SGO registered?

P391 SGO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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