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G18 MSD

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 MSD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,635 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Different size wheels fitted front and rear axles.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / Rear flange corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corrosion.

Imbalance front brakes

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake grabbing slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,320 miles

Centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn both edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,490 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust flexi breaking up and flange heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 72,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust flexi breaking up and flange heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,361 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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G18 MSD is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G18 MSD, 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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G18 MSD is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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