1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P81 MHJ
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 122,862 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P81 MHJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 122,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P81 MHJ Mileage History
- 25/10/2022117,160 mi
- 07/02/2024122,346 mi+5,186 mi
- 06/09/2025122,862 mi+516 mi
Average of roughly 1,989 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P81 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (P81 MHJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (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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