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P39 FJH

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 FJH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 118,874 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 118,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 103,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,725 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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P39 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P39 FJH, 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 P39 FJH registered?

P39 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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