1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P356 APF
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 130,190 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P356 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 130,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P356 APF 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 (P356 APF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
P356 APF Mileage History
- 03/06/2024120,188 mi
- 14/05/2025125,389 mi+5,201 mi
- 27/05/2025125,390 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/2026130,027 mi+4,637 mi
- 18/06/2026130,190 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 5 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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