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M598 XPP

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 XPP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,296 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,195 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,102 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes rusty.

rear axle rusty.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,912 miles

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

exhaust system rusty throughout.

fuel filler neck pipes rusty.

rear sub frame rusty.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,912 miles

exhaust system rusty throughout.

fuel filler neck pipes rusty.

rear sub frame rusty.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,213 miles

rear discs slightly corroaded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 71,211 miles

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

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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M598 XPP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M598 XPP, 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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What year was M598 XPP registered?

M598 XPP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M598 XPP safe to buy?

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