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LKZ 7717

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,842 mi
Last recorded176,842 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 7717
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 176,842 miles

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

underbody corrosion osr foot brake low exhaust blow nsf tyreclose to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2011 173,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 173,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 169,498 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 165,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 160,123 miles

general corrosion to under body and components small rear number plate but import

Fail 19 Feb 2008 160,123 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 151,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 151,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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LKZ 7717 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKZ 7717, 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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LKZ 7717 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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