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G197 YBA

1998 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,728 mi
Last recorded58,728 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 YBA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,697 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,311 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 82,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn not to excess

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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G197 YBA is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 G197 YBA, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G197 YBA registered?

G197 YBA is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is G197 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G197 YBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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