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P397 PKL

1997 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,960 mi
Last recorded147,960 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 PKL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 147,960 miles

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Slight bind in nearside rear brake.

Pass 16 May 2013 123,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre possible puncture

Fail 23 Apr 2012 104,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre possible puncture

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,684 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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P397 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P397 PKL, 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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P397 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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