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F14 LBA

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 LBA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,490 miles

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...

Fail 17 Mar 2025 84,490 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,462 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,450 miles

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY AND HAS A LONG TRAVEL...

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,442 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,124 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,117 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,015 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,612 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,612 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,061 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,157 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,706 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 73,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,269 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,325 miles

nearside rear disc corroided

Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear disc corroided

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 56,275 miles

corrosion band on both front brake discs.

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly out of shape. †

rear brake pads wearing low.

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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F14 LBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F14 LBA, 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 F14 LBA registered?

F14 LBA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is F14 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 LBA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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