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H20 GDF

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,080 mi
Last recorded213,080 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GDF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 213,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 213,080 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 200,630 miles

bonnet catch sticking

coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 184,513 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 184,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 178,468 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

fuel tank intake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

play in both rear wheel bearings close to limit

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rtear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2010 178,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

fuel tank intake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside number plate light dim

play in both rear wheel bearings close to limit

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rtear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 168,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 154,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 137,656 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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H20 GDF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H20 GDF, 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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H20 GDF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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