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P413 ECE

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 ECE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 148,999 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2025 147,050 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2024 146,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,222 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 143,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 143,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,114 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm wearing edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 142,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm wearing edges.

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" fitted. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,481 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,798 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 5mm. rears 4mm.

Rear Rear shock absorbers slightly weak would recommend a service replacement.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,578 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 5mm. rears 4mm.

Rear Rear of car full of water will cause an issue with seat belts in the future.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 131,708 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,330 miles

205/55/R15/88V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 3mm.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,156 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 122,155 miles

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

205/55/R15/88V. OF 4 OR 2 NR 0 NF 4mm.

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,635 miles

205/55/R15/88V. OF 4 OR 3 NR 3 NF 5mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

Rear pads 15% worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,002 miles

205/55/15. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm.

Front pads 50% worn.

Rear pads 10% worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,391 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease and dirt not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,084 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P413 ECE is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P413 ECE, 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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P413 ECE is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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