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G661 FTW

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,410 mi
Last recorded184,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 FTW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 184,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 184,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 178,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 170,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 164,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 164,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 155,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 155,410 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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G661 FTW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G661 FTW, 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 G661 FTW registered?

G661 FTW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for G661 FTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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