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P402 KEF

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 KEF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,425 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,571 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,364 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,615 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened link arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 124,561 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and nearside rear quarters and offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 88,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 76,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,153 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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P402 KEF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P402 KEF, 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 P402 KEF registered?

P402 KEF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is P402 KEF safe to buy?

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