1997 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · P385 CJH
1997 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1997. Recorded mileage 203,467 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P385 CJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 203,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P385 CJH Mileage History
- 04/12/2021183,314 mi
- 18/11/2022188,072 mi+4,758 mi
- 16/12/2023193,279 mi+5,207 mi
- 16/12/2023193,279 mi
- 12/03/2025203,467 mi+10,188 mi
Average of roughly 6,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P385 CJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (P385 CJH) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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