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A11 VFJ

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2010 91,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,256 miles

corrosion on fuel tank breather & filler pipe

engine smoking

slight softness in rear suspension

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on fuel tank breather & filler pipe

engine smoking

slight softness in rear suspension

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank filler pipes are corroded. †

Fail 7 Jul 2005 82,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 82,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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A11 VFJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VFJ registered?

A11 VFJ is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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