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H2 GUP

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 GUP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp leaking fluid? (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 May 2017 105,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp leaking fluid? (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2016 104,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,889 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insurcure

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insurcure

sill covers fitted

surface splits on wall of offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2012 83,769 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insurcure

sill covers fitted

surface splits on wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,206 miles

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

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

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

wishbone bushes spliting

Fail 13 Feb 2010 79,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wishbone bushes spliting

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 73,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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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H2 GUP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H2 GUP, 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 H2 GUP registered?

H2 GUP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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