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P407 NBA

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 147,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside front crossmemeber and rear inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear surface corrsoion brake discs

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2013 146,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 146,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 144,618 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 142,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 140,313 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

hand brake little noisey

Fail 25 Sep 2010 140,313 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake little noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2009 136,836 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 10 Aug 2009 136,627 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust bent

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside fromt poss lamp dim

offside rear and offside front tyre cracking

petrol filler kneck covered with fiberglass

rear discs pitter on outer edge due to being stood

Pass 19 Jan 2009 129,519 miles

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

fuel tank filler corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 121,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 112,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 112,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,938 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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P407 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc 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 P407 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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P407 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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