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DSX 109L

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 109L
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,067 miles

General corrosion

Near side rear wing taped up

Pass 16 May 2019 118,420 miles

general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,595 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 106,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 96,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,028 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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DSX 109L is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DSX 109L, 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 DSX 109L registered?

DSX 109L is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is DSX 109L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSX 109L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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