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G1 VEP

1997 Toyota Celica

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 VEP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,349 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brake imbalance 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 101,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,118 miles

CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER PIPES

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front wishbones rear bushes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,721 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,129 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f washer jet blocked

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,900 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 82,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,633 miles

Front tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,633 miles

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

Front tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,101 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,796 miles

1/. Slight corrosion to brake disc surfaces- not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,053 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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G1 VEP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 G1 VEP, 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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G1 VEP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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