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P403 APF

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,469 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,410 miles

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

rear brake discs have corrosion on inside faces

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,410 miles

rear brake discs have corrosion on inside faces

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 60,004 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 55,755 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,320 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P403 APF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P403 APF, 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 P403 APF registered?

P403 APF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P403 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 APF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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