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M40 GCB

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,402 mi
Last recorded116,402 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GCB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

both front hub and suspension components corroded

both rear hub and suspension components corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,438 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s parking brake noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2010 114,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s parking brake noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 109,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 102,035 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 95,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,566 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 9 Jun 2006 87,565 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

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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M40 GCB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M40 GCB, 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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M40 GCB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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