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B17 BET

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,505 mi
Last recorded89,505 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BET
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 88,845 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,881 miles

exhaust rear clamp corroded

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,720 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,118 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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B17 BET is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B17 BET, 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 B17 BET registered?

B17 BET is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is B17 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 BET shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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