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A1 XAD

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XAD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILLS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER CAR IS SLEALED /PAINTED UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY ;BODY,SUS,STEERING,BRAKE..... ECT ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet wash blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to chech due to binding wheels (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILLS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER CAR IS SLEALED /PAINTED UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY ;BODY,SUS,STEERING,BRAKE..... ECT ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,255 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER CAR SEALED WITH UNDER BODY PAINT,BODY,SUS,BRAKE PIPES CAN NOT FULLY BE INSPECTED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 85,185 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CRASH PANLE/BAR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER CAR SEALED WITH UNDER BODY PAINT,BODY,SUS,BRAKE PIPES CAN NOT FULLY BE INSPECTED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavy corrosion on inside edge of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre seems to of been run flat sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,364 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,329 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,391 miles

Nearside Front washers inop

Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,391 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washers inop

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,334 miles

50% of screenwashers working

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,264 miles

Rear Inner osr and nsr sills have slight corrosion,advise

Rear wiper has a little slit,advise

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 60,504 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box-center section execcivley corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 60,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box-center section execcivley corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,075 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 54,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 46,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,170 miles

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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A1 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 XAD, 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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A1 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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