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G832 BBM

1998 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,846 mi
Last recorded172,846 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 BBM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 172,846 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 172,846 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 162,419 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 162,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 154,056 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has minor leaks at front and rear of exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak around engine bay area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 148,948 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 148,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,401 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear number plates not the correct font but legible from a reasonable distance

Fail 16 Aug 2013 140,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear number plates not the correct font but legible from a reasonable distance

Pass 22 Aug 2012 132,054 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 13,166 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 129,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 129,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2008 128,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 126,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 124,081 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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G832 BBM is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 G832 BBM, 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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G832 BBM is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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