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G9 JCM

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,512 mi
Last recorded68,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 JCM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,512 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 68,510 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust flange corroded

both outer cv boots perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has 1 end broken off (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,663 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre section exhaust to rear silencer conecting flanges badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre section exhaust to rear silencer conecting flanges badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,839 miles

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,194 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,271 miles

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

Slight corrosion noted nearside rear brake disc.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,115 miles

age cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,115 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

age cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing middle tread areas

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,241 miles

unable to check condition of rear inner brake dis/c at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,764 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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G9 JCM is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G9 JCM, 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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G9 JCM is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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