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G283 JSF

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,971 mi
Last recorded202,971 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 JSF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 202,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 192,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 187,497 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 187,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 173,425 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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G283 JSF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G283 JSF, 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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What year was G283 JSF registered?

G283 JSF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is G283 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G283 JSF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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