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P413 VYG

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

261,344 mi
Last recorded261,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 VYG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 261,344 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 261,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 249,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 249,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 233,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlight poor

Pass 29 May 2013 216,551 miles

nearside front head lamp pattern poor

Pass 16 May 2012 200,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 185,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 168,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 151,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 139,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 139,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 126,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 108,760 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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P413 VYG 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 78.6%.

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 VYG, 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 P413 VYG registered?

P413 VYG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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