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P392 NBA

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

143,936 mi
Last recorded143,936 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 143,936 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 143,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 142,777 miles

2 front wishbone bushes worn

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)

battery corroded

check tracking

clutch rubber missing

gearbox bearings

no reverse lights

o/s/r indicater lense cracked

o/s/r wheel steel rim not alloy

oil cooler pipe slight leak

slight play 2 rear roll bar links

Fail 30 Oct 2008 142,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

2 front wishbone bushes worn

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)

battery corroded

check tracking

clutch rubber missing

gearbox bearings

no reverse lights

o/s/r indicater lense cracked

o/s/r wheel steel rim not alloy

oil cooler pipe slight leak

slight play 2 rear roll bar links

Pass 24 Oct 2007 136,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 136,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 128,186 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P392 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P392 NBA, 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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P392 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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