1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P323 DNP
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 83,500 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P323 DNP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 83,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P323 DNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (P323 DNP) between December 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
P323 DNP Mileage History
- 20/12/200558,387 mi
- 20/12/200660,614 mi+2,227 mi
- 08/01/200861,710 mi+1,096 mi
- 05/01/200962,248 mi+538 mi
- 19/12/200962,575 mi+327 mi
- 01/12/201764,162 mi+1,587 mi
- 14/10/201967,986 mi+3,824 mi
- 23/09/202069,499 mi+1,513 mi
- 29/09/202169,923 mi+424 mi
- 28/09/202270,499 mi+576 mi
- 30/09/202270,499 mi
- 27/09/202370,678 mi+179 mi
- 08/10/202472,823 mi+2,145 mi
- 08/10/202577,843 mi+5,020 mi
- 09/10/202683,500 mi+5,657 mi
- 09/10/202683,500 mi
Average of roughly 1,207 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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