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L895 RWC

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 RWC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 92,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L895 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L895 RWC, 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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L895 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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