1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P186 LJM
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 109,995 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
P186 LJM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2016
- 109,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P186 LJM Mileage History
- 15/05/200650,351 mi
- 27/04/200756,751 mi+6,400 mi
- 31/05/200864,210 mi+7,459 mi
- 14/08/200969,879 mi+5,669 mi
- 13/08/201073,906 mi+4,027 mi
- 13/08/201073,906 mi
- 18/08/201179,514 mi+5,608 mi
- 23/08/201284,375 mi+4,861 mi
- 07/08/201388,842 mi+4,467 mi
- 07/08/201497,491 mi+8,649 mi
- 05/08/2015100,072 mi+2,581 mi
- 29/09/2016109,995 mi+9,923 mi
Average of roughly 5,748 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P186 LJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (P186 LJM) between May 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “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)”.
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