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A17 DKG

1999 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,798 mi
Last recorded159,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Celica102,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DKG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,678 miles

General age related corrosion on vehicle but not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 159,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 158,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 157,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/S/R sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight play in N/S/F rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2016 156,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 156,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 147,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 147,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 140,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside wiper rubber split but clearing

offside rear brake disc worn

slight play in nearside front inner rack

Pass 27 May 2010 140,317 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 140,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 140,317 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipes & fuel pipes rusted n/s/r

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil and coolant leaks

Rear No plate starting to fade

Rear brake discs rusted - worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,317 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipes & fuel pipes rusted n/s/r

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil and coolant leaks

Rear No plate starting to fade

Rear brake discs rusted - worn.

Pass 9 May 2008 140,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2008 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 140,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 140,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2006 140,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A17 DKG is a 1999 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,690 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 A17 DKG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 DKG is a 1999 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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