1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P463 FAU
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 124,398 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P463 FAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2024
- 124,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P463 FAU 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 (P463 FAU) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
P463 FAU Mileage History
- 25/08/2022107,123 mi
- 26/08/2023113,821 mi+6,698 mi
- 31/08/2023113,846 mi+25 mi
- 27/08/2024124,238 mi+10,392 mi
- 07/11/2024124,398 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 7,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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