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M266 GFG

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,394 mi
Last recorded213,394 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 GFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 213,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 213,348 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 212,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 212,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 209,980 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 209,949 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 208,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 206,483 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 206,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 200,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 192,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 190,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 185,856 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nsr inner d bush worn

osr track arm bush has slight play

Pass 14 May 2014 179,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

abs light flickered on and off during test showing possible fault

o/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

rear fuel pipes slightly rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2013 174,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 170,965 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 170,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 164,689 miles

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

fuel filler pipes cooroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 164,689 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes cooroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 159,986 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear rollbar bushs worn

slight play o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Fail 29 Mar 2010 159,986 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres getting low

rear rollbar bushs worn

slight play o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,556 miles

front and rear discs getting rusty inner face

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished inner edge

slight play o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 31 Mar 2008 146,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 138,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 138,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 121,263 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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M266 GFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M266 GFG, 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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M266 GFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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