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L987 WOT

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,940 mi
Last recorded241,940 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 WOT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 241,940 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 233,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 233,959 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 228,423 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 228,293 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 221,534 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 221,422 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 215,291 miles

heavy oil leak from various places around engine.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 196,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 196,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 175,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 174,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 152,683 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 152,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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L987 WOT is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L987 WOT, 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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L987 WOT is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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