1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P988 APL
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 153,982 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
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P988 APL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 153,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P988 APL Mileage History
- 20/12/2023151,390 mi
- 29/11/2024153,357 mi+1,967 mi
- 11/12/2024153,382 mi+25 mi
- 10/12/2025153,959 mi+577 mi
- 19/12/2025153,982 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P988 APL 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 (P988 APL) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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