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M38 TBU

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,307 mi
Last recorded136,307 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 136,307 miles

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

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 29 Jul 2008 130,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 130,414 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 123,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 114,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M38 TBU is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M38 TBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M38 TBU registered?

M38 TBU is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is M38 TBU safe to buy?

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