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MBZ 2299

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2299
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 110,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 110,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 110,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tube and fuel smell n/s/r

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

Clutch slipping badly

General corrosion and scoring to rear brake discs

General corrosion to rearsubframe and all components

N/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

N/s/r roadwheel repaired by welding

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

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

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Some general corrosion to front subframe and components

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Underside dirty making examination difficult

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,425 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

different wheel nuts fitted to offside front wheel at time of retest

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,425 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf wheel appears to have one nut repaired

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,449 miles

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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MBZ 2299 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MBZ 2299, 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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MBZ 2299 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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