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C4 BRW

1999 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Celica102,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BRW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,959 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, inner sill panels and rear chassis starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish and nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre outer side wall small cut and tyre valve starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre valve starting to crack/ perish

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes and offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,842 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and inner sill panels starting to rust

offside front and offside rear tyre valves stating to crack/ perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake slight binding

offside rear handbrake slight binding after released

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,534 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

inner sill panels starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges and inner sidewall small cracks/cuts

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 3 Feb 2018 92,554 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

inner sill panels starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre inner sidewall small cuts and treads worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,365 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,575 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 75,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,929 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,855 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,993 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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C4 BRW is a 1999 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C4 BRW, 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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What year was C4 BRW registered?

C4 BRW is a 1999 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is C4 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 BRW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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