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M439 MRP

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,474 mi
Last recorded47,474 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 MRP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,474 miles

MIL on at time of test.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 47,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MIL on at time of test.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 46,799 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

mangment light on and cross member damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported o/s and n/s at join to flexible (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached under front wings (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

managment light on and front x member repaired

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,711 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 45,711 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M439 MRP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M439 MRP, 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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M439 MRP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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