MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight warpage on front brakes showing up on roller brake test
BOTH FRONT & REAR WIPER REQUIRE RENEWALL
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M979 FTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M979 FTC, 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 M979 FTC registered?
M979 FTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is M979 FTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M979 FTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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