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G4 FCA

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 FCA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + FRONT TO REAR PIPES N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,439 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,111 miles

ALL REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,184 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,193 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,193 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,629 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively occasionally (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,383 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,058 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,013 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,658 miles

windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 57,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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G4 FCA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G4 FCA, 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 G4 FCA registered?

G4 FCA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is G4 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 FCA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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