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P401 HRR

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,886 mi
Last recorded154,886 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 HRR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 154,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 154,886 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 146,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 146,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2015 124,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 111,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,592 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 83,753 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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P401 HRR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P401 HRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 HRR registered?

P401 HRR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P401 HRR safe to buy?

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