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P403 NBA

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,517 mi
Last recorded132,517 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 132,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,027 miles

minor exhaust leak from rear joint.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 117,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 114,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 108,076 miles

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

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

adv slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2006 108,076 miles

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

adv slight play in both front wheel bearings

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 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

P403 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P403 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 NBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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