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M960 LFT

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 LFT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,981 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,300 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear discs x 2

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 50,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 50,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M960 LFT is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M960 LFT, 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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M960 LFT is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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