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A23 NJW

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 102,011 miles

Outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect sills for suspected corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2023 96,871 miles

All brake disks backing plates corroded.

Both inner sills corroding and outer sills covered by plastic skirts.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,587 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has high travel

Power steering rack damp with oil

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has high travel

Power steering rack damp with oil

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 92,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,479 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2019 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,164 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,481 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,388 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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A23 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A23 NJW, 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 A23 NJW registered?

A23 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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