1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P641 APF
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1997. Recorded mileage 142,977 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P641 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 142,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P641 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 (P641 APF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
P641 APF Mileage History
- 30/09/2024139,617 mi
- 19/09/2025140,896 mi+1,279 mi
- 19/09/2025140,897 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2026142,975 mi+2,078 mi
- 21/09/2026142,977 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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