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BBZ 124

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,376 mi
Last recorded52,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 124
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,518 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 32,120 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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BBZ 124 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBZ 124, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 124 registered?

BBZ 124 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is BBZ 124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 124 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBZ 124 have outstanding finance?

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